0CQC0ZZRepair Left Parotid Duct, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0CQC0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Left Parotid Duct, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 7 MS-DRGs. The root operation Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under ENT repair.
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 | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Parotid Duct, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 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 repair of the left parotid duct, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Repair, then the subterms Duct, Parotid, Left. The index leads to table 0CQ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0CQC0ZZ.
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 0CQC0ZZ
Is 0CQC0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Left Parotid Duct, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0CQC0ZZ 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 Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Parotid Duct, 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 0CQC0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Left Parotid Duct, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 139, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.1542 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0CQC0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Left Parotid Duct, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 26.49 (Other repair and plastic operations on salivary gland or duct). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
