0G5F0ZZDestruction of Paraganglion Extremity, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0G5F0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Paraganglion Extremity, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
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 | G | Endocrine System |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | F | Paraganglion Extremity |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0G5F0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0G5F0ZZ
Is 0G5F0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0G5F0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Paraganglion Extremity, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0G5F0ZZ mean?
0G5F0ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character G is the Body System (Endocrine System); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character F is the BodyPart (Paraganglion Extremity); 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 0G5F0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Paraganglion Extremity, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254, with relative weights from 1.7817 to 3.4883. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0G5F0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Paraganglion Extremity, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
