0G5R0Z3Destruction of Parathyroid Gland using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0G5R0Z3 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Parathyroid Gland using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Parathyroidectomy.
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 | R | Parathyroid Gland |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | 3 | Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code destruction of the parathyroid gland, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Destruction, then the subterm Parathyroid Gland. The index leads to table 0G5, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0G5R0Z3.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Code History
- DGY4KZZ — Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy of Parathyroid Glands
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About 0G5R0Z3
Is 0G5R0Z3 a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Parathyroid Gland using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0G5R0Z3 mean?
The code 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 R is the BodyPart (Parathyroid Gland); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character 3 is the Qualifier (Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy).
What MS-DRG does 0G5R0Z3 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Parathyroid Gland using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 625, 626, 627, 673, 674, 675, with relative weights from 1.3328 to 4.2523. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
