0CSS0ZZReposition Larynx, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical›Mouth and Throat›Reposition
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 0CSS0ZZ
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0CSS0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Larynx, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Reposition involves moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under ENT procedures, NEC.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0CSS0ZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Reposition Larynx, Open Approach
Short Description
Reposition Larynx, Open Approach
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
0CS

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemCMouth and Throat
3OperationSReposition
4BodyPartSLarynx
5Approach0Open
6DeviceZNo Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

Glottis
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Rima glottidis
Anatomy or device term that leads here
False vocal cord
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Ventricular fold
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Cricoid cartilage
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Reposition, Larynx
Leads to this code's table
Thyroid cartilage
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Aryepiglottic fold
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Arytenoid cartilage
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Cuneiform cartilage
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Corniculate cartilage
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Cricothyroid membrane
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Fitting, Arch bars, for fracture reduction
Leads to this code's table

To code reposition of the larynx, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Reposition, then the subterm Larynx. The index leads to table 0CS, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0CSS0ZZ.

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Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.

ENT017
ENT procedures, NEC
Clinical domain: Ear, Nose, and Throat Procedures

Code History

Replaces previously assigned code(s):
  • 0CQS0ZZ — Repair Larynx, Open Approach

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Questions About 0CSS0ZZ

Is 0CSS0ZZ a billable code?

Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Larynx, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What do the characters in 0CSS0ZZ 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 S is the Operation (Reposition); the 4th character S is the BodyPart (Larynx); 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 0CSS0ZZ group to?

On an inpatient stay, Reposition Larynx, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 166, 167, 168, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2335 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.