0CNX0Z2Release Lower Tooth, All, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0CNX0Z2 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Lower Tooth, All, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
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 | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | X | Lower Tooth |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | 2 | All |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0CNX0Z2 under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0CNX0Z2
Is 0CNX0Z2 a billable code?
Yes. 0CNX0Z2 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Lower Tooth, All, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0CNX0Z2 mean?
0CNX0Z2 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 N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character X is the BodyPart (Lower Tooth); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character 2 is the Qualifier (All).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0CNX0Z2?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Lower Tooth, All, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 24.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
