ICD-10-PCS Code For Glenoid Cavity, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0P98 includes procedures performed to drain fluids and gases from structures in the glenoid cavity, left. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs drainage of the left glenoid cavity for conditions such as abscess, hematoma, or joint effusion. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0P98 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Glenoid Cavity, Left Drainage Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve drainage of the left glenoid cavity, a component of the upper bones body system that includes the scapula and associated shoulder structures. These are taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from the glenoid cavity to treat accumulation such as hematoma, abscess, or joint effusion. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these drainage procedures supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement and ensures the clinical record reflects the procedure performed.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
P	Body System	Upper Bones
9	Operation	Drainage
8	Body Part	Glenoid Cavity, Left

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Glenoid Cavity, Left Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
P	Body System	Upper Bones
9	Operation	Drainage
8	Body Part	Glenoid Cavity, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a drainage procedure is performed on the left glenoid cavity during an inpatient encounter. Typical clinical circumstances include evacuation of abscesses, hematomas, or joint effusions affecting the glenoid cavity.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0P9800Z	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0P980ZX	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0P980ZZ	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity, Open Approach
0P9830Z	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0P983ZX	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0P983ZZ	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
0P9840Z	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0P984ZX	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
0P984ZZ	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

25 rows

DRG Code	Description
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
477	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCC
478	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CC
479	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCC
495	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with MCC
496	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with CC
497	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur without CC/MCC
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to the emergency department with acute left shoulder swelling, severe pain, and rapidly expanding bruising after a fall; imaging demonstrates a large hematoma localized to the left glenoid cavity causing neurovascular compression and ongoing blood loss, prompting urgent inpatient evacuation to relieve pressure and control bleeding. Typical codes: 0P980ZZ, 0P983ZZ
A middle-aged patient with poorly controlled diabetes is admitted with fever and progressive left shoulder erythema and localized fluctuance; aspiration confirms purulent material within the left glenoid cavity and clinicians perform a planned inpatient drainage procedure to remove the abscess and obtain cultures for targeted therapy. Typical codes: 0P9830Z, 0P9840Z
A young athlete develops recurrent left glenoid joint effusion and persistent post-operative seroma several weeks after shoulder surgery, requiring inpatient intervention to place a temporary drainage device under image guidance to evacuate fluid and prevent wound breakdown. Typical codes: 0P9830Z, 0P9840Z

Related Codes

0P90-STERNUM-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sternum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P91-RIBS-1-TO-2-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs, 1 To 2: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P92-RIBS-3-OR-MORE-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs, 3 Or More: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P93-CERVICAL-VERTEBRA-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervical Vertebra: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P94-THORACIC-VERTEBRA-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebra: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P95-SCAPULA-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scapula Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P96-LEFT-SCAPULA-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scapula, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P97-GLENOID-CAVITY-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Glenoid Cavity, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P99-CLAVICLE-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Clavicle Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P9C-HUMERAL-HEAD-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Humeral Head Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0P9800Z	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0P980ZX	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0P980ZZ	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity, Open Approach
0P9830Z	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0P983ZX	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0P983ZZ	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
0P9840Z	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0P984ZX	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
0P984ZZ	Drainage of Left Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

25 rows

DRG Code	Description
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
477	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCC
478	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CC
479	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCC
495	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with MCC
496	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with CC
497	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur without CC/MCC
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 25

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to the emergency department with acute left shoulder swelling, severe pain, and rapidly expanding bruising after a fall; imaging demonstrates a large hematoma localized to the left glenoid cavity causing neurovascular compression and ongoing blood loss, prompting urgent inpatient evacuation to relieve pressure and control bleeding. Typical codes: 0P980ZZ, 0P983ZZ
A middle-aged patient with poorly controlled diabetes is admitted with fever and progressive left shoulder erythema and localized fluctuance; aspiration confirms purulent material within the left glenoid cavity and clinicians perform a planned inpatient drainage procedure to remove the abscess and obtain cultures for targeted therapy. Typical codes: 0P9830Z, 0P9840Z
A young athlete develops recurrent left glenoid joint effusion and persistent post-operative seroma several weeks after shoulder surgery, requiring inpatient intervention to place a temporary drainage device under image guidance to evacuate fluid and prevent wound breakdown. Typical codes: 0P9830Z, 0P9840Z

Related Codes

0P90-STERNUM-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sternum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P91-RIBS-1-TO-2-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs, 1 To 2: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P92-RIBS-3-OR-MORE-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs, 3 Or More: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P93-CERVICAL-VERTEBRA-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervical Vertebra: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P94-THORACIC-VERTEBRA-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebra: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P95-SCAPULA-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scapula Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P96-LEFT-SCAPULA-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scapula, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P97-GLENOID-CAVITY-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Glenoid Cavity, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P99-CLAVICLE-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Clavicle Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0P9C-HUMERAL-HEAD-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Humeral Head Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Glenoid Cavity, Left Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Glenoid Cavity, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Glenoid Cavity, Left Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Glenoid Cavity, Left drainage procedure group?

What is the purpose of procedures captured by ICD-10-PCS code group `0P98`?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these codes classified?

How does accurate coding in the `0P98` group affect inpatient reimbursement and clinical documentation?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in this group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Glenoid Cavity, Left drainage procedure group?

What is the purpose of procedures captured by ICD-10-PCS code group `0P98`?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these codes classified?

How does accurate coding in the `0P98` group affect inpatient reimbursement and clinical documentation?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in this group?

References