0CQ Repair - Mouth and Throat ICD-10-PCS
The 0CQ code range contains 89 ICD-10-PCS codes for Repair 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
Repair: Restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.
Codes in the 0CQ Range 89 codes · 88 billable
- 0CQ Mouth and Throat, RepairNon-billable header
- 0CQ00ZZ Repair Upper Lip, Open Approach
- 0CQ03ZZ Repair Upper Lip, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQ0XZZ Repair Upper Lip, External Approach
- 0CQ10ZZ Repair Lower Lip, Open Approach
- 0CQ13ZZ Repair Lower Lip, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQ1XZZ Repair Lower Lip, External Approach
- 0CQ20ZZ Repair Hard Palate, Open Approach
- 0CQ23ZZ Repair Hard Palate, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQ2XZZ Repair Hard Palate, External Approach
- 0CQ30ZZ Repair Soft Palate, Open Approach
- 0CQ33ZZ Repair Soft Palate, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQ3XZZ Repair Soft Palate, External Approach
- 0CQ40ZZ Repair Buccal Mucosa, Open Approach
- 0CQ43ZZ Repair Buccal Mucosa, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQ4XZZ Repair Buccal Mucosa, External Approach
- 0CQ50ZZ Repair Upper Gingiva, Open Approach
- 0CQ53ZZ Repair Upper Gingiva, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQ5XZZ Repair Upper Gingiva, External Approach
- 0CQ60ZZ Repair Lower Gingiva, Open Approach
- 0CQ63ZZ Repair Lower Gingiva, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQ6XZZ Repair Lower Gingiva, External Approach
- 0CQ70ZZ Repair Tongue, Open Approach
- 0CQ73ZZ Repair Tongue, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQ7XZZ Repair Tongue, External Approach
- 0CQ80ZZ Repair Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach
- 0CQ83ZZ Repair Right Parotid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQ90ZZ Repair Left Parotid Gland, Open Approach
- 0CQ93ZZ Repair Left Parotid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQB0ZZ Repair Right Parotid Duct, Open Approach
- 0CQB3ZZ Repair Right Parotid Duct, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQC0ZZ Repair Left Parotid Duct, Open Approach
- 0CQC3ZZ Repair Left Parotid Duct, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQD0ZZ Repair Right Sublingual Gland, Open Approach
- 0CQD3ZZ Repair Right Sublingual Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQF0ZZ Repair Left Sublingual Gland, Open Approach
- 0CQF3ZZ Repair Left Sublingual Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQG0ZZ Repair Right Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach
- 0CQG3ZZ Repair Right Submaxillary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQH0ZZ Repair Left Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach
- 0CQH3ZZ Repair Left Submaxillary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQJ0ZZ Repair Minor Salivary Gland, Open Approach
- 0CQJ3ZZ Repair Minor Salivary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQM0ZZ Repair Pharynx, Open Approach
- 0CQM3ZZ Repair Pharynx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQM4ZZ Repair Pharynx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0CQM7ZZ Repair Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0CQM8ZZ Repair Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0CQN0ZZ Repair Uvula, Open Approach
- 0CQN3ZZ Repair Uvula, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQNXZZ Repair Uvula, External Approach
- 0CQP0ZZ Repair Tonsils, Open Approach
- 0CQP3ZZ Repair Tonsils, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQPXZZ Repair Tonsils, External Approach
- 0CQQ0ZZ Repair Adenoids, Open Approach
- 0CQQ3ZZ Repair Adenoids, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQQXZZ Repair Adenoids, External Approach
- 0CQR0ZZ Repair Epiglottis, Open Approach
- 0CQR3ZZ Repair Epiglottis, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQR4ZZ Repair Epiglottis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0CQR7ZZ Repair Epiglottis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0CQR8ZZ Repair Epiglottis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0CQS0ZZ Repair Larynx, Open Approach
- 0CQS3ZZ Repair Larynx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQS4ZZ Repair Larynx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0CQS7ZZ Repair Larynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0CQS8ZZ Repair Larynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0CQT0ZZ Repair Right Vocal Cord, Open Approach
- 0CQT3ZZ Repair Right Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQT4ZZ Repair Right Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0CQT7ZZ Repair Right Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0CQT8ZZ Repair Right Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0CQV0ZZ Repair Left Vocal Cord, Open Approach
- 0CQV3ZZ Repair Left Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CQV4ZZ Repair Left Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0CQV7ZZ Repair Left Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0CQV8ZZ Repair Left Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0CQW0Z0 Repair of Upper Tooth, Single, Open Approach
- 0CQW0Z1 Repair of Upper Tooth, Multiple, Open Approach
- 0CQW0Z2 Repair of Upper Tooth, All, Open Approach
- 0CQWXZ0 Repair of Upper Tooth, Single, External Approach
- 0CQWXZ1 Repair of Upper Tooth, Multiple, External Approach
- 0CQWXZ2 Repair of Upper Tooth, All, External Approach
- 0CQX0Z0 Repair of Lower Tooth, Single, Open Approach
- 0CQX0Z1 Repair of Lower Tooth, Multiple, Open Approach
- 0CQX0Z2 Repair of Lower Tooth, All, Open Approach
- 0CQXXZ0 Repair of Lower Tooth, Single, External Approach
- 0CQXXZ1 Repair of Lower Tooth, Multiple, External Approach
- 0CQXXZ2 Repair of Lower Tooth, All, External Approach
About the 0CQ Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Repair (code series starting with 0CQ) in the Medical and Surgical section involves restoring the integrity of the Mouth and Throat structures. This procedure corrects damage such as lacerations, tears, or other defects without significantly changing the anatomy.
The provided codes demonstrate repair procedures performed on various body parts within the mouth and throat, including the Upper and Lower Lips, Hard and Soft Palate, Tongue, Parotid and Sublingual Glands, Pharynx, as well as Vocal Cords and Teeth. These repairs are documented using approaches like Open, Percutaneous, External, and even natural or artificial openings for endoscopic techniques. For example, codes such as 0CQ00ZZ specify an open repair of the upper lip, while 0CQ33ZZ would indicate a percutaneous repair of the soft palate. Accurately coding these procedures ensures clear communication of the repair’s anatomical site and method, crucial for treatment records and billing.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0CQ 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 0CQ range classify?
The range classifies Repair procedures, restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function, 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.
