0NCR0ZZExtirpation of Matter from Maxilla, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0NCR0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Maxilla, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Musculoskeletal 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 | N | Head and Facial Bones |
| 3 | Operation | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | R | Maxilla |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code extirpation of the maxilla, open the FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterm Maxilla. The index leads to table 0NC, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0NCR0ZZ.
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.
Code History
- 0WC40ZZ — Extirpation of Matter from Upper Jaw, Open Approach
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Questions About 0NCR0ZZ
Is 0NCR0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Maxilla, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0NCR0ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character N is the Body System (Head and Facial Bones); the 3rd character C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character R is the BodyPart (Maxilla); 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 is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0NCR0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Maxilla, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 24.0 (Incision of gum or alveolar bone) and 76.09 (Other incision of facial bone). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
