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 2026.
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
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Change (code 0C2) involves taking out a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in the same location without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane anew. This operation is commonly performed in the Medical and Surgical section, specifically within the Mouth and Throat body system.
The provided codes highlight how Change is applied to replace devices such as drainage devices or other implanted devices in key areas like the Salivary Gland, Larynx, and general Mouth and Throat. Procedures coded with External Approach describe device replacement done without entering through an incision or natural orifice anew, emphasizing minimally invasive access. For example, code 0C2AX0Z stands for changing a drainage device in the salivary gland, while 0C2SXYZ represents changing other devices in the larynx. Accurately documenting these device changes ensures precise procedural records for patients receiving care in the mouth and throat region.
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, 2025 through September 30, 2026. 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 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
