0CC90ZZExtirpation of Matter from Left Parotid Gland, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0CC90ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Left Parotid 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 Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under ENT procedures, NEC.
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 | 9 | Parotid Gland, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups 0CC90ZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0CC90ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0CC90ZZ
Is 0CC90ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0CC90ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Left Parotid Gland, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0CC90ZZ mean?
0CC90ZZ 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 9 is the BodyPart (Parotid Gland, Left); 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 0CC90ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Left Parotid 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 0CC90ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Left Parotid Gland, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 26.0. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
