0C0Mouth and Throat, Alteration

Medical and Surgical›Mouth and Throat›Alteration
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0C0
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0C0 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Mouth and Throat, Alteration, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Alteration involves modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0C0
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Mouth and Throat, Alteration
Short Description
Mouth and Throat, Alteration

PCS Table Breakdown

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PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemCMouth and Throat
3Operation0Alteration

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Questions About 0C0

Is 0C0 a billable code?

No. 0C0 is an incomplete heading for Mouth and Throat, Alteration and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0C00X7Z, 0C00XJZ, and 0C00XKZ.