0CC3XZZExtirpation of Matter from Soft Palate, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0CC3XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Soft Palate, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.
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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Soft Palate |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0CC3XZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0CC3XZZ
Is 0CC3XZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0CC3XZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Soft Palate, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0CC3XZZ mean?
0CC3XZZ 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Soft Palate); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0CC3XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Soft Palate, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 98.01. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
