0GN Release - Endocrine System ICD-10-PCS
The 0GN code range contains 67 ICD-10-PCS codes for Release procedures on the endocrine system. 66 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Release: Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force.
Codes in the 0GN Range 67 codes · 66 billable
- 0GN Endocrine System, ReleaseNon-billable header
- 0GN00ZZ Release Pituitary Gland, Open Approach
- 0GN03ZZ Release Pituitary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GN04ZZ Release Pituitary Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GN10ZZ Release Pineal Body, Open Approach
- 0GN13ZZ Release Pineal Body, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GN14ZZ Release Pineal Body, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GN20ZZ Release Left Adrenal Gland, Open Approach
- 0GN23ZZ Release Left Adrenal Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GN24ZZ Release Left Adrenal Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GN30ZZ Release Right Adrenal Gland, Open Approach
- 0GN33ZZ Release Right Adrenal Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GN34ZZ Release Right Adrenal Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GN40ZZ Release Bilateral Adrenal Glands, Open Approach
- 0GN43ZZ Release Bilateral Adrenal Glands, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GN44ZZ Release Bilateral Adrenal Glands, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GN60ZZ Release Left Carotid Body, Open Approach
- 0GN63ZZ Release Left Carotid Body, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GN64ZZ Release Left Carotid Body, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GN70ZZ Release Right Carotid Body, Open Approach
- 0GN73ZZ Release Right Carotid Body, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GN74ZZ Release Right Carotid Body, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GN80ZZ Release Bilateral Carotid Bodies, Open Approach
- 0GN83ZZ Release Bilateral Carotid Bodies, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GN84ZZ Release Bilateral Carotid Bodies, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GN90ZZ Release Para-aortic Body, Open Approach
- 0GN93ZZ Release Para-aortic Body, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GN94ZZ Release Para-aortic Body, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GNB0ZZ Release Coccygeal Glomus, Open Approach
- 0GNB3ZZ Release Coccygeal Glomus, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GNB4ZZ Release Coccygeal Glomus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GNC0ZZ Release Glomus Jugulare, Open Approach
- 0GNC3ZZ Release Glomus Jugulare, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GNC4ZZ Release Glomus Jugulare, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GND0ZZ Release Aortic Body, Open Approach
- 0GND3ZZ Release Aortic Body, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GND4ZZ Release Aortic Body, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GNF0ZZ Release Paraganglion Extremity, Open Approach
- 0GNF3ZZ Release Paraganglion Extremity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GNF4ZZ Release Paraganglion Extremity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GNG0ZZ Release Left Thyroid Gland Lobe, Open Approach
- 0GNG3ZZ Release Left Thyroid Gland Lobe, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GNG4ZZ Release Left Thyroid Gland Lobe, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GNH0ZZ Release Right Thyroid Gland Lobe, Open Approach
- 0GNH3ZZ Release Right Thyroid Gland Lobe, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GNH4ZZ Release Right Thyroid Gland Lobe, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GNK0ZZ Release Thyroid Gland, Open Approach
- 0GNK3ZZ Release Thyroid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GNK4ZZ Release Thyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GNL0ZZ Release Right Superior Parathyroid Gland, Open Approach
- 0GNL3ZZ Release Right Superior Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GNL4ZZ Release Right Superior Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GNM0ZZ Release Left Superior Parathyroid Gland, Open Approach
- 0GNM3ZZ Release Left Superior Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GNM4ZZ Release Left Superior Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GNN0ZZ Release Right Inferior Parathyroid Gland, Open Approach
- 0GNN3ZZ Release Right Inferior Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GNN4ZZ Release Right Inferior Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GNP0ZZ Release Left Inferior Parathyroid Gland, Open Approach
- 0GNP3ZZ Release Left Inferior Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GNP4ZZ Release Left Inferior Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GNQ0ZZ Release Multiple Parathyroid Glands, Open Approach
- 0GNQ3ZZ Release Multiple Parathyroid Glands, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GNQ4ZZ Release Multiple Parathyroid Glands, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0GNR0ZZ Release Parathyroid Gland, Open Approach
- 0GNR3ZZ Release Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0GNR4ZZ Release Parathyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 0GN Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Release (code 0GN) refers to freeing a body part from abnormal constriction. This operation is specific to the Endocrine System in the Medical and Surgical section, focusing on restoring normal function by relieving pressure or restriction on endocrine structures.
The provided codes illustrate how the Release operation is performed on various endocrine glands and bodies. For example, the Pituitary Gland can be released through an Open Approach (code 0GN00ZZ) or percutaneous methods such as Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach (code 0GN04ZZ). Similarly, Left Adrenal Gland release is coded as 0GN20ZZ for open surgery or 0GN24ZZ for percutaneous endoscopic release. Other body parts include both Carotid Bodies and Parathyroid Glands, highlighting the operation's adaptability to different anatomical targets and surgical techniques. These detailed codes allow precise documentation of procedures aimed at freeing endocrinal structures to improve patient outcomes.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0GN range?
Of the 67 codes in this range, 66 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 0GN range classify?
The range classifies Release procedures, freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force, performed on the endocrine system. 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.
