0WC50ZZExtirpation of Matter from Lower Jaw, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WC50ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Lower Jaw, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145. 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 ENT 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 | W | Anatomical Regions, General |
| 3 | Operation | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Lower Jaw |
| 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 extirpation of the lower jaw, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Jaw, Lower. The index leads to table 0WC, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0WC50ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Code History
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Questions About 0WC50ZZ
Is 0WC50ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Lower Jaw, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0WC50ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions, General); the 3rd character C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Lower Jaw); 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 0WC50ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Lower Jaw, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, with relative weights from 1.2335 to 3.8500. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
