0GNQ0ZZRelease Multiple Parathyroid Glands, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0GNQ0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Multiple Parathyroid Glands, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 625, 626, 627. The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Endocrine procedures, NEC.
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 | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | Q | Parathyroid Glands, Multiple |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 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 release of the multiple parathyroid gland, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Release, then the subterms Parathyroid Gland, Multiple. The index leads to table 0GN, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0GNQ0ZZ.
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 0GNQ0ZZ
Is 0GNQ0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Multiple Parathyroid Glands, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0GNQ0ZZ 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 N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character Q is the BodyPart (Parathyroid Glands, Multiple); 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 0GNQ0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Multiple Parathyroid Glands, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 625, 626, 627, with relative weights from 1.3328 to 3.1028. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0GNQ0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Multiple Parathyroid Glands, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 06.99 (Other operations on parathyroid glands). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
