0CTQXZZResection of Adenoids, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0CTQXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Resection of Adenoids, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145. The root operation Resection involves cutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Tonsilectomy and adenoidectomy.
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 | T | Resection |
| 4 | BodyPart | Q | Adenoids |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 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 resection of the adenoids, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Resection, then the subterm Adenoids. The index leads to table 0CT, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0CTQXZZ.
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 0CTQXZZ
Is 0CTQXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Resection of Adenoids, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0CTQXZZ 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 T is the Operation (Resection); the 4th character Q is the BodyPart (Adenoids); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0CTQXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Resection of Adenoids, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, with relative weights from 1.2335 to 3.8500. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0CTQXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Resection of Adenoids, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 28.6 (Adenoidectomy without tonsillectomy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
