0W3 Control - Anatomical Regions, General ICD-10-PCS
The 0W3 code range contains 79 ICD-10-PCS codes for Control procedures on the anatomical regions, general. 78 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Control: Stopping, or attempting to stop, postprocedural bleeding.
Codes in the 0W3 Range 79 codes · 78 billable
- 0W3 Anatomical Regions, General, ControlNon-billable header
- 0W300ZZ Control Bleeding in Head, Open Approach
- 0W303ZZ Control Bleeding in Head, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W304ZZ Control Bleeding in Head, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W310ZZ Control Bleeding in Cranial Cavity, Open Approach
- 0W313ZZ Control Bleeding in Cranial Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W314ZZ Control Bleeding in Cranial Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W320ZZ Control Bleeding in Face, Open Approach
- 0W323ZZ Control Bleeding in Face, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W324ZZ Control Bleeding in Face, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W330ZZ Control Bleeding in Oral Cavity and Throat, Open Approach
- 0W333ZZ Control Bleeding in Oral Cavity and Throat, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W334ZZ Control Bleeding in Oral Cavity and Throat, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W337ZZ Control Bleeding in Oral Cavity and Throat, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0W338ZZ Control Bleeding in Oral Cavity and Throat, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0W33XZZ Control Bleeding in Oral Cavity and Throat, External Approach
- 0W340ZZ Control Bleeding in Upper Jaw, Open Approach
- 0W343ZZ Control Bleeding in Upper Jaw, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W344ZZ Control Bleeding in Upper Jaw, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W350ZZ Control Bleeding in Lower Jaw, Open Approach
- 0W353ZZ Control Bleeding in Lower Jaw, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W354ZZ Control Bleeding in Lower Jaw, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W360ZZ Control Bleeding in Neck, Open Approach
- 0W363ZZ Control Bleeding in Neck, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W364ZZ Control Bleeding in Neck, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W380ZZ Control Bleeding in Chest Wall, Open Approach
- 0W383ZZ Control Bleeding in Chest Wall, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W384ZZ Control Bleeding in Chest Wall, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W390ZZ Control Bleeding in Right Pleural Cavity, Open Approach
- 0W393ZZ Control Bleeding in Right Pleural Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W394ZZ Control Bleeding in Right Pleural Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3B0ZZ Control Bleeding in Left Pleural Cavity, Open Approach
- 0W3B3ZZ Control Bleeding in Left Pleural Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3B4ZZ Control Bleeding in Left Pleural Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3C0ZZ Control Bleeding in Mediastinum, Open Approach
- 0W3C3ZZ Control Bleeding in Mediastinum, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3C4ZZ Control Bleeding in Mediastinum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3D0ZZ Control Bleeding in Pericardial Cavity, Open Approach
- 0W3D3ZZ Control Bleeding in Pericardial Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3D4ZZ Control Bleeding in Pericardial Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3F0ZZ Control Bleeding in Abdominal Wall, Open Approach
- 0W3F3ZZ Control Bleeding in Abdominal Wall, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3F4ZZ Control Bleeding in Abdominal Wall, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3G0ZZ Control Bleeding in Peritoneal Cavity, Open Approach
- 0W3G3ZZ Control Bleeding in Peritoneal Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3G4ZZ Control Bleeding in Peritoneal Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3H0ZZ Control Bleeding in Retroperitoneum, Open Approach
- 0W3H3ZZ Control Bleeding in Retroperitoneum, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3H4ZZ Control Bleeding in Retroperitoneum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3J0ZZ Control Bleeding in Pelvic Cavity, Open Approach
- 0W3J3ZZ Control Bleeding in Pelvic Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3J4ZZ Control Bleeding in Pelvic Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3K0ZZ Control Bleeding in Upper Back, Open Approach
- 0W3K3ZZ Control Bleeding in Upper Back, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3K4ZZ Control Bleeding in Upper Back, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3L0ZZ Control Bleeding in Lower Back, Open Approach
- 0W3L3ZZ Control Bleeding in Lower Back, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3L4ZZ Control Bleeding in Lower Back, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3M0ZZ Control Bleeding in Male Perineum, Open Approach
- 0W3M3ZZ Control Bleeding in Male Perineum, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3M4ZZ Control Bleeding in Male Perineum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3N0ZZ Control Bleeding in Female Perineum, Open Approach
- 0W3N3ZZ Control Bleeding in Female Perineum, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3N4ZZ Control Bleeding in Female Perineum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3P0ZZ Control Bleeding in Gastrointestinal Tract, Open Approach
- 0W3P3ZZ Control Bleeding in Gastrointestinal Tract, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3P4ZZ Control Bleeding in Gastrointestinal Tract, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3P7ZZ Control Bleeding in Gastrointestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0W3P8ZZ Control Bleeding in Gastrointestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0W3Q0ZZ Control Bleeding in Respiratory Tract, Open Approach
- 0W3Q3ZZ Control Bleeding in Respiratory Tract, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3Q4ZZ Control Bleeding in Respiratory Tract, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3Q7ZZ Control Bleeding in Respiratory Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0W3Q8ZZ Control Bleeding in Respiratory Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0W3R0ZZ Control Bleeding in Genitourinary Tract, Open Approach
- 0W3R3ZZ Control Bleeding in Genitourinary Tract, Percutaneous Approach
- 0W3R4ZZ Control Bleeding in Genitourinary Tract, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0W3R7ZZ Control Bleeding in Genitourinary Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0W3R8ZZ Control Bleeding in Genitourinary Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
About the 0W3 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Control (Code series 0W3) refers to the procedure performed to stop or reduce bleeding from a body part. This operation is categorized under the Medical and Surgical section and targets various anatomical regions to manage hemorrhage.
Within this classification, Control codes specify different body areas and approaches used to achieve hemostasis. For example, stopping bleeding in the Head can be done via an Open Approach (code 0W300ZZ) or less invasive methods like Percutaneous (code 0W303ZZ) and Percutaneous Endoscopic Approaches (code 0W304ZZ). Similarly, bleeding control in regions such as the Cranial Cavity, Face, Oral Cavity and Throat, and Neck uses distinct codes reflecting approach type, from open surgery to natural or artificial openings. This granularity assists healthcare professionals in accurately documenting procedures for bleeding control across numerous anatomical sites like the Chest Wall, Abdominal Wall, and Pelvic Cavity. Utilizing these ICD-10-PCS control bleeding codes ensures precise coding of hemostatic interventions critical to patient care.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0W3 range?
Of the 79 codes in this range, 78 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 0W3 range classify?
The range classifies Control procedures, stopping, or attempting to stop, postprocedural bleeding, performed on the anatomical regions, general. 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.
