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2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 0CN

Mouth and Throat, Release

ICD-10-PCS Code:
0CN
ICD-10-PCS Code for:
Mouth and Throat, Release
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0CN is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable procedure code used to indicate the performance of mouth and throat, release.

Table of Contents

  1. Code Information
  2. PCS Table
  3. Other Similar Codes

0CN PCS Table

In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the mouth and throat body system, classified under release operation.

Position Designation Character Label Procedures Notes
1 Section 0 Medical and Surgical
2 Body System C Mouth and Throat
3 Operation N Release

Involves:
Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force

Explanation:
Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out

Includes:
  • Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release

Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Release


  • 0CN00ZZ Release Upper Lip, Open Approach

  • 0CN03ZZ Release Upper Lip, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN0XZZ Release Upper Lip, External Approach

  • 0CN10ZZ Release Lower Lip, Open Approach

  • 0CN13ZZ Release Lower Lip, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN1XZZ Release Lower Lip, External Approach

  • 0CN20ZZ Release Hard Palate, Open Approach

  • 0CN23ZZ Release Hard Palate, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN2XZZ Release Hard Palate, External Approach

  • 0CN30ZZ Release Soft Palate, Open Approach

  • 0CN33ZZ Release Soft Palate, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN3XZZ Release Soft Palate, External Approach

  • 0CN40ZZ Release Buccal Mucosa, Open Approach

  • 0CN43ZZ Release Buccal Mucosa, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN4XZZ Release Buccal Mucosa, External Approach

  • 0CN50ZZ Release Upper Gingiva, Open Approach

  • 0CN53ZZ Release Upper Gingiva, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN5XZZ Release Upper Gingiva, External Approach

  • 0CN60ZZ Release Lower Gingiva, Open Approach

  • 0CN63ZZ Release Lower Gingiva, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN6XZZ Release Lower Gingiva, External Approach

  • 0CN70ZZ Release Tongue, Open Approach

  • 0CN73ZZ Release Tongue, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN7XZZ Release Tongue, External Approach

  • 0CN80ZZ Release Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CN83ZZ Release Right Parotid Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN90ZZ Release Left Parotid Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CN93ZZ Release Left Parotid Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNB0ZZ Release Right Parotid Duct, Open Approach

  • 0CNB3ZZ Release Right Parotid Duct, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNC0ZZ Release Left Parotid Duct, Open Approach

  • 0CNC3ZZ Release Left Parotid Duct, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CND0ZZ Release Right Sublingual Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CND3ZZ Release Right Sublingual Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNF0ZZ Release Left Sublingual Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CNF3ZZ Release Left Sublingual Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNG0ZZ Release Right Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CNG3ZZ Release Right Submaxillary Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNH0ZZ Release Left Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CNH3ZZ Release Left Submaxillary Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNJ0ZZ Release Minor Salivary Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CNJ3ZZ Release Minor Salivary Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNM0ZZ Release Pharynx, Open Approach

  • 0CNM3ZZ Release Pharynx, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNM4ZZ Release Pharynx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

  • 0CNM7ZZ Release Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

  • 0CNM8ZZ Release Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

  • 0CNN0ZZ Release Uvula, Open Approach

  • 0CNN3ZZ Release Uvula, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNNXZZ Release Uvula, External Approach

  • 0CNP0ZZ Release Tonsils, Open Approach

  • 0CNP3ZZ Release Tonsils, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNPXZZ Release Tonsils, External Approach

  • 0CNQ0ZZ Release Adenoids, Open Approach

  • 0CNQ3ZZ Release Adenoids, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNQXZZ Release Adenoids, External Approach

  • 0CNR0ZZ Release Epiglottis, Open Approach

  • 0CNR3ZZ Release Epiglottis, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNR4ZZ Release Epiglottis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

  • 0CNR7ZZ Release Epiglottis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

  • 0CNR8ZZ Release Epiglottis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

  • 0CNS0ZZ Release Larynx, Open Approach

  • 0CNS3ZZ Release Larynx, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNS4ZZ Release Larynx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

  • 0CNS7ZZ Release Larynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

  • 0CNS8ZZ Release Larynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

  • 0CNT0ZZ Release Right Vocal Cord, Open Approach

  • 0CNT3ZZ Release Right Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNT4ZZ Release Right Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

  • 0CNT7ZZ Release Right Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

  • 0CNT8ZZ Release Right Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

  • 0CNV0ZZ Release Left Vocal Cord, Open Approach

  • 0CNV3ZZ Release Left Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNV4ZZ Release Left Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

  • 0CNV7ZZ Release Left Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

  • 0CNV8ZZ Release Left Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

  • 0CNW0Z0 Release Upper Tooth, Single, Open Approach

  • 0CNW0Z1 Release Upper Tooth, Multiple, Open Approach

  • 0CNW0Z2 Release Upper Tooth, All, Open Approach

  • 0CNWXZ0 Release Upper Tooth, Single, External Approach

  • 0CNWXZ1 Release Upper Tooth, Multiple, External Approach

  • 0CNWXZ2 Release Upper Tooth, All, External Approach

  • 0CNX0Z0 Release Lower Tooth, Single, Open Approach

  • 0CNX0Z1 Release Lower Tooth, Multiple, Open Approach

  • 0CNX0Z2 Release Lower Tooth, All, Open Approach

  • 0CNXXZ0 Release Lower Tooth, Single, External Approach

  • 0CNXXZ1 Release Lower Tooth, Multiple, External Approach

  • 0CNXXZ2 Release Lower Tooth, All, External Approach

What is ICD-10-PCS?

The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.