0WC Extirpation - Anatomical Regions, General ICD-10-PCS
The 0WC code range contains 61 ICD-10-PCS codes for Extirpation procedures on the anatomical regions, general. 60 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 0WC Range 61 codes · 60 billable
- 0WC Anatomical Regions, General, ExtirpationNon-billable header
- 0WC10ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Cranial Cavity, Open Approach
- 0WC13ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Cranial Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WC14ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Cranial Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WC1XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Cranial Cavity, External Approach
- 0WC30ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Oral Cavity and Throat, Open Approach
- 0WC33ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Oral Cavity and Throat, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WC34ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Oral Cavity and Throat, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WC3XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Oral Cavity and Throat, External Approach
- 0WC40ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Upper Jaw, Open Approach
- 0WC43ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Upper Jaw, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WC44ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Upper Jaw, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WC50ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Lower Jaw, Open Approach
- 0WC53ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Lower Jaw, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WC54ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Lower Jaw, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WC90ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Pleural Cavity, Open Approach
- 0WC93ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Pleural Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WC94ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Pleural Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WC9XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Pleural Cavity, External Approach
- 0WCB0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Pleural Cavity, Open Approach
- 0WCB3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Pleural Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WCB4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Pleural Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WCBXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Pleural Cavity, External Approach
- 0WCC0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Mediastinum, Open Approach
- 0WCC3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Mediastinum, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WCC4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Mediastinum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WCCXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Mediastinum, External Approach
- 0WCD0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Pericardial Cavity, Open Approach
- 0WCD3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Pericardial Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WCD4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Pericardial Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WCDXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Pericardial Cavity, External Approach
- 0WCG0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Peritoneal Cavity, Open Approach
- 0WCG3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Peritoneal Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WCG4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Peritoneal Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WCGXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Peritoneal Cavity, External Approach
- 0WCH0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Retroperitoneum, Open Approach
- 0WCH3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Retroperitoneum, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WCH4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Retroperitoneum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WCHXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Retroperitoneum, External Approach
- 0WCJ0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Pelvic Cavity, Open Approach
- 0WCJ3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Pelvic Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WCJ4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Pelvic Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WCJXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Pelvic Cavity, External Approach
- 0WCP0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Gastrointestinal Tract, Open Approach
- 0WCP3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Gastrointestinal Tract, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WCP4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Gastrointestinal Tract, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WCP7ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Gastrointestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0WCP8ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Gastrointestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0WCPXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Gastrointestinal Tract, External Approach
- 0WCQ0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, Open Approach
- 0WCQ3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WCQ4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WCQ7ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0WCQ8ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0WCQXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, External Approach
- 0WCR0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Genitourinary Tract, Open Approach
- 0WCR3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Genitourinary Tract, Percutaneous Approach
- 0WCR4ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Genitourinary Tract, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0WCR7ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Genitourinary Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0WCR8ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Genitourinary Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0WCRXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Genitourinary Tract, External Approach
About the 0WC Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Extirpation (code 0WC) refers to the removal of solid matter from a body part. It is commonly used in the Medical and Surgical section to specify the extraction of unwanted or obstructive material without removing the body part itself.
This operation targets a wide range of anatomical areas, such as the cranial cavity, oral cavity and throat, pleural cavity, mediastinum, pericardial cavity, and various body cavities like the peritoneal and pelvic cavities. The procedure can be performed using different approaches, including Open, Percutaneous, Percutaneous Endoscopic, External, and approaches via natural or artificial openings, depending on the site and clinical context. For example, codes like 0WC10ZZ and 0WC30ZZ denote extirpation of matter from the cranial and oral cavities via an open approach, respectively, while 0WC13ZZ and 0WC33ZZ represent percutaneous methods. Understanding these distinctions is essential for accurate procedural coding and documentation.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0WC range?
Of the 61 codes in this range, 60 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 0WC range classify?
The range classifies Extirpation procedures, taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part, 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.
