0CCT3ZZExtirpation of Matter from Right Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0CCT3ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Right Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145. 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 | T | Vocal Cord, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code extirpation of the right vocal cord, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Vocal Cord, Right. The index leads to table 0CC, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0CCT3ZZ.
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 0CCT3ZZ
Is 0CCT3ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Right Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0CCT3ZZ 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character T is the BodyPart (Vocal Cord, Right); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0CCT3ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Right Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, with relative weights from 1.2335 to 3.8500. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0CCT3ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Right Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 31.3 (Other incision of larynx or trachea). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
