0CC Extirpation - Mouth and Throat ICD-10-PCS
The 0CC code range contains 89 ICD-10-PCS codes for Extirpation procedures on the mouth and throat. 88 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Extirpation: Taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.
Codes in the 0CC Range 89 codes · 88 billable
- 0CC Mouth and Throat, ExtirpationNon-billable header
- 0CC00ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Upper Lip, Open Approach
- 0CC03ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Upper Lip, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CC0XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Upper Lip, External Approach
- 0CC10ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Lower Lip, Open Approach
- 0CC13ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Lower Lip, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CC1XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Lower Lip, External Approach
- 0CC20ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Hard Palate, Open Approach
- 0CC23ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Hard Palate, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CC2XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Hard Palate, External Approach
- 0CC30ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Soft Palate, Open Approach
- 0CC33ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Soft Palate, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CC3XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Soft Palate, External Approach
- 0CC40ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Buccal Mucosa, Open Approach
- 0CC43ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Buccal Mucosa, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CC4XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Buccal Mucosa, External Approach
- 0CC50ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Upper Gingiva, Open Approach
- 0CC53ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Upper Gingiva, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CC5XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Upper Gingiva, External Approach
- 0CC60ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Lower Gingiva, Open Approach
- 0CC63ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Lower Gingiva, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CC6XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Lower Gingiva, External Approach
- 0CC70ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Tongue, Open Approach
- 0CC73ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Tongue, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CC7XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Tongue, External Approach
- 0CC80ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach
- 0CC83ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Parotid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CC90ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Parotid Gland, Open Approach
- 0CC93ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Parotid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCB0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Parotid Duct, Open Approach
- 0CCB3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Parotid Duct, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCC0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Parotid Duct, Open Approach
- 0CCC3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Parotid Duct, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCD0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Sublingual Gland, Open Approach
- 0CCD3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Sublingual Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCF0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Sublingual Gland, Open Approach
- 0CCF3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Sublingual Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCG0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach
- 0CCG3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Submaxillary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCH0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach
- 0CCH3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Submaxillary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCJ0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Minor Salivary Gland, Open Approach
- 0CCJ3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Minor Salivary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCM0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Pharynx, Open Approach
- 0CCM3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Pharynx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCM4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Pharynx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0CCM7ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0CCM8ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0CCN0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Uvula, Open Approach
- 0CCN3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Uvula, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCNXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Uvula, External Approach
- 0CCP0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Tonsils, Open Approach
- 0CCP3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Tonsils, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCPXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Tonsils, External Approach
- 0CCQ0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Adenoids, Open Approach
- 0CCQ3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Adenoids, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCQXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Adenoids, External Approach
- 0CCR0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Epiglottis, Open Approach
- 0CCR3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Epiglottis, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCR4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Epiglottis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0CCR7ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Epiglottis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0CCR8ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Epiglottis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0CCS0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Larynx, Open Approach
- 0CCS3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Larynx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCS4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Larynx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0CCS7ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Larynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0CCS8ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Larynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0CCT0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Vocal Cord, Open Approach
- 0CCT3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCT4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0CCT7ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0CCT8ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0CCV0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Vocal Cord, Open Approach
- 0CCV3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CCV4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0CCV7ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0CCV8ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0CCW0Z0 Extirpation of Matter from Upper Tooth, Single, Open Approach
- 0CCW0Z1 Extirpation of Matter from Upper Tooth, Multiple, Open Approach
- 0CCW0Z2 Extirpation of Matter from Upper Tooth, All, Open Approach
- 0CCWXZ0 Extirpation of Matter from Upper Tooth, Single, External Approach
- 0CCWXZ1 Extirpation of Matter from Upper Tooth, Multiple, External Approach
- 0CCWXZ2 Extirpation of Matter from Upper Tooth, All, External Approach
- 0CCX0Z0 Extirpation of Matter from Lower Tooth, Single, Open Approach
- 0CCX0Z1 Extirpation of Matter from Lower Tooth, Multiple, Open Approach
- 0CCX0Z2 Extirpation of Matter from Lower Tooth, All, Open Approach
- 0CCXXZ0 Extirpation of Matter from Lower Tooth, Single, External Approach
- 0CCXXZ1 Extirpation of Matter from Lower Tooth, Multiple, External Approach
- 0CCXXZ2 Extirpation of Matter from Lower Tooth, All, External Approach
About the 0CC Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Extirpation (code 0CC) refers to the removal of foreign matter or diseased tissue from a body part without removing the body part itself. This operation is classified under the Medical and Surgical section and specifically applies to the Mouth and Throat region in the provided codes.
Extirpation is commonly performed to extract matter such as calculi, thrombi, or other obstructions from structures in the mouth and throat. The examples include removal of matter from various parts like the Upper Lip, Lower Lip, Hard and Soft Palate, Buccal Mucosa, and Tongue. Approaches can vary widely, including Open, Percutaneous, External, and endoscopic techniques via natural or artificial openings. For instance, code 0CC00ZZ describes extirpation from the upper lip using an open approach, while code 0CCM8ZZ denotes extirpation from the pharynx using a natural or artificial opening endoscopic approach.
These detailed mouth and throat extirpation codes facilitate precise documentation of procedures removing matter from specific oral and pharyngeal sites, ensuring accuracy for coding and clinical communication.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0CC range?
Of the 89 codes in this range, 88 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 0CC range classify?
The range classifies Extirpation procedures, taking or cutting out solid matter from a 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 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
