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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 0
Medical and Surgical, Mouth and Throat, Alteration

The Alteration root operation is identified by the character code 0 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part. Principal purpose is to improve appearance.

Includes:

  • Face lift, breast augmentation
ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  C = Mouth and Throat

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

Outline View ICD-10-PCS Table View

Alteration

Modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part

  • 0C01 - Lower Lip

    Includes:
    • Frenulum labii inferioris
    • Labial gland
    • Vermilion border

  • 0C00 - Upper Lip

    Includes:
    • Frenulum labii superioris
    • Labial gland
    • Vermilion border