0C0 Alteration - Mouth and Throat ICD-10-PCS
The 0C0 code range contains 9 ICD-10-PCS codes for Alteration procedures on the mouth and throat. 8 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Alteration: Modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part.
Codes in the 0C0 Range 9 codes · 8 billable
- 0C0 Mouth and Throat, AlterationNon-billable header
- 0C00X7Z Alteration of Upper Lip with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
- 0C00XJZ Alteration of Upper Lip with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach
- 0C00XKZ Alteration of Upper Lip with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
- 0C00XZZ Alteration of Upper Lip, External Approach
- 0C01X7Z Alteration of Lower Lip with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
- 0C01XJZ Alteration of Lower Lip with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach
- 0C01XKZ Alteration of Lower Lip with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
- 0C01XZZ Alteration of Lower Lip, External Approach
About the 0C0 Code Range
These procedures change the structure of the upper or lower lip to improve appearance without changing how the lip functions.
The fourth character identifies the upper or lower lip. The fifth is External, for work directly on the skin or moist lining, or by force applied through either. The sixth distinguishes the person's own tissue, a synthetic substitute, tissue from another source, or No Device. The seventh is No Qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0C0 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 8 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0C0 range classify?
The range classifies Alteration procedures, modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part, performed on the mouth and throat. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
