0C513ZZDestruction of Lower Lip, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0C513ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Lower Lip, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 5 MS-DRGs. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | C | Mouth and Throat |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Lower Lip |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0C513ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0C513ZZ
Is 0C513ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0C513ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Lower Lip, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0C513ZZ mean?
0C513ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character C is the Body System (Mouth and Throat); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character 1 is the BodyPart (Lower Lip); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0C513ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Lower Lip, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 137, 138, 579, 580, 581, with relative weights from 0.8862 to 3.2385. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0C513ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Lower Lip, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 27.43. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
