0GCF0ZZExtirpation of Matter from Paraganglion Extremity, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0GCF0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from 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 Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.
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 | C | Extirpation |
| 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 0GCF0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0GCF0ZZ
Is 0GCF0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0GCF0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Paraganglion Extremity, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0GCF0ZZ mean?
0GCF0ZZ 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); 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 0GCF0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from 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 0GCF0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Paraganglion Extremity, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
