0C2 Change - Mouth and Throat ICD-10-PCS
The 0C2 code range contains 7 ICD-10-PCS codes for Change procedures on the mouth and throat. 6 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Change: Taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane.
Codes in the 0C2 Range 7 codes · 6 billable
- 0C2 Mouth and Throat, ChangeNon-billable header
- 0C2AX0Z Change Drainage Device in Salivary Gland, External Approach
- 0C2AXYZ Change Other Device in Salivary Gland, External Approach
- 0C2SX0Z Change Drainage Device in Larynx, External Approach
- 0C2SXYZ Change Other Device in Larynx, External Approach
- 0C2YX0Z Change Drainage Device in Mouth and Throat, External Approach
- 0C2YXYZ Change Other Device in Mouth and Throat, External Approach
About the 0C2 Code Range
These procedures take out a device and put an identical or similar one back in or on the same body part. They do not cut or puncture the skin or its moist lining.
The fourth character identifies the salivary gland, larynx (voice box), or mouth and throat. The fifth character is always External. The sixth distinguishes a Drainage Device from an Other Device, and the seventh is always No Qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0C2 range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 6 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 0C2 range classify?
The range classifies Change procedures, taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane, 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.
