0C9J0ZXDrainage of Minor Salivary Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0C9J0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Minor Salivary Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 139. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under ENT diagnostic procedures (non-endoscopic).
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 | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | J | Minor Salivary Gland |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0C9J0ZX
Is 0C9J0ZX a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Minor Salivary Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0C9J0ZX mean?
The code 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 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character J is the BodyPart (Minor Salivary Gland); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What MS-DRG does 0C9J0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Minor Salivary Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic 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 0C9J0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Minor Salivary Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 26.12 (Open biopsy of salivary gland or duct). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
