0CCMouth and Throat, Extirpation

  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0CC
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0CC is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Mouth and Throat, Extirpation, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.

Code Identity

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

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.

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

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Questions About 0CC

Is 0CC a billable code?

No. 0CC is an incomplete heading for Mouth and Throat, Extirpation and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0CC00ZZ, 0CC03ZZ, and 0CC0XZZ.