0CLB8ZZOcclusion of Right Parotid Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0CLB8ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Right Parotid Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. 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 Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular 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 | L | Occlusion |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Parotid Duct, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 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 occlusion of the right parotid duct, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Occlusion, then the subterms Duct, Parotid, Right. The index leads to table 0CL, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0CLB8ZZ.
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 0CLB8ZZ
Is 0CLB8ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Right Parotid Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0CLB8ZZ 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 L is the Operation (Occlusion); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Parotid Duct, Right); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0CLB8ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Occlusion of Right Parotid Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic 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 0CLB8ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Right Parotid Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 26.99 (Other operations on salivary gland or duct). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
