0C5G0ZZDestruction of Right Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0C5G0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Right Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 139. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Salivary gland excision.
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 | G | Submaxillary Gland, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups 0C5G0ZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0C5G0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0C5G0ZZ
Is 0C5G0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0C5G0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Right Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0C5G0ZZ mean?
0C5G0ZZ 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 G is the BodyPart (Submaxillary Gland, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0C5G0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Right Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach maps to MS-DRG 139 (salivary Gland Procedures). The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0C5G0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Right Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 26.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
