ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  C = Mouth and Throat

Root Operation:
  S = Reposition

Body Part:


See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

0CST - Vocal Cord, Right

  • Open Approach

    Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0CST0ZZ - Reposition Right Vocal Cord, Open Approach

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Approach

    Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0CST7ZZ - Reposition Right Vocal Cord, Via Opening

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach

    Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0CST8ZZ - Reposition Right Vocal Cord, Endo