ICD-10-PCS Code For Coccygeal Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0SC6 includes procedures performed to extirpate solid matter from structures in the coccygeal joint. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when removal of intrajoint solid material from the coccygeal joint is performed to relieve obstruction, infection, or mechanical symptoms. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0SC6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Coccygeal Joint Extirpation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve the extirpation, or taking out, of solid matter from the coccygeal joint within the lower joints body system. These procedures target the coccygeal joint to remove obstructing or pathological solid material that cannot be removed by less invasive means. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these extirpation procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the procedure performed and supports correct case mix and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
S	Body System	Lower Joints
C	Operation	Extirpation
6	Body Part	Coccygeal Joint

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Coccygeal Joint Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
S	Body System	Lower Joints
C	Operation	Extirpation
6	Body Part	Coccygeal Joint

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgeon removes solid material from the coccygeal joint during an inpatient encounter. These codes apply when extirpation is performed to address obstructive, infectious, or degenerative intrajoint deposits that require operative removal.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0SC60ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Coccygeal Joint, Open Approach
0SC63ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Coccygeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0SC64ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Coccygeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
515	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with MCC
516	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with CC
517	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 45-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with severe coccygeal pain, localized swelling, and fever after a fall; imaging and joint aspiration suggest an infected joint with dense purulent or fibrinous material causing mechanical restriction. The patient is admitted for operative debridement to remove intrajoint solid deposits and relieve infection that cannot be cleared by aspiration alone, requiring either an open or percutaneous approach depending on stability and access. Typical codes: 0SC60ZZ, 0SC63ZZ
A 62-year-old patient with chronic coccygeal joint pain and limited mobility from long-standing degenerative disease undergoes a planned inpatient procedure when conservative treatments fail; preoperative imaging shows calcified or chondral loose bodies within the coccygeal joint producing catching and pain. During the scheduled operation the surgeon removes the intrajoint loose bodies to restore joint function and reduce pain, using a minimally invasive endoscopic technique when feasible. Typical codes: 0SC64ZZ, 0SC63ZZ
A 35-year-old patient previously treated nonoperatively develops progressive joint locking and recurrent localized swelling after prior aspiration; persistent solid synovial debris and organized scar within the coccygeal joint necessitate definitive operative removal to prevent repeated admissions and persistent dysfunction. The inpatient procedure targets extirpation of the organized intrajoint material, often requiring an open approach when percutaneous access is inadequate. Typical codes: 0SC60ZZ

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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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0SC60ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Coccygeal Joint, Open Approach
0SC63ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Coccygeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0SC64ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Coccygeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
515	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with MCC
516	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with CC
517	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 45-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with severe coccygeal pain, localized swelling, and fever after a fall; imaging and joint aspiration suggest an infected joint with dense purulent or fibrinous material causing mechanical restriction. The patient is admitted for operative debridement to remove intrajoint solid deposits and relieve infection that cannot be cleared by aspiration alone, requiring either an open or percutaneous approach depending on stability and access. Typical codes: 0SC60ZZ, 0SC63ZZ
A 62-year-old patient with chronic coccygeal joint pain and limited mobility from long-standing degenerative disease undergoes a planned inpatient procedure when conservative treatments fail; preoperative imaging shows calcified or chondral loose bodies within the coccygeal joint producing catching and pain. During the scheduled operation the surgeon removes the intrajoint loose bodies to restore joint function and reduce pain, using a minimally invasive endoscopic technique when feasible. Typical codes: 0SC64ZZ, 0SC63ZZ
A 35-year-old patient previously treated nonoperatively develops progressive joint locking and recurrent localized swelling after prior aspiration; persistent solid synovial debris and organized scar within the coccygeal joint necessitate definitive operative removal to prevent repeated admissions and persistent dysfunction. The inpatient procedure targets extirpation of the organized intrajoint material, often requiring an open approach when percutaneous access is inadequate. Typical codes: 0SC60ZZ

Related Codes

0SC0-LUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-EXTIRPATION

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0SC2-LUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-DISC-EXTIRPATION

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0SC3-LUMBOSACRAL-JOINT-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lumbosacral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0SC4-LUMBOSACRAL-DISC-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lumbosacral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0SC5-SACROCOCCYGEAL-JOINT-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sacrococcygeal Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0SC7-SACROILIAC-JOINT-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sacroiliac Joint Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0SC8-LEFT-SACROILIAC-EXTIRPATION

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

0SC9-HIP-JOINT-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hip Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0SCB-HIP-JOINT-LEFT-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hip Joint Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0SCC-KNEE-JOINT-RIGHT-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Knee Joint 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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Coccygeal Joint Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Coccygeal Joint Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers extirpation of matter from the coccygeal joint?

What procedures are included in the 0SC6 code group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is this code group classified?

How does accurate coding within 0SC6 affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

Which DRG families may relate to procedures coded in 0SC6?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers extirpation of matter from the coccygeal joint?

What procedures are included in the 0SC6 code group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is this code group classified?

How does accurate coding within 0SC6 affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

Which DRG families may relate to procedures coded in 0SC6?

References