ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  C = Mouth and Throat

Root Operation:
  R = Replacement

Body Part:


See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

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

0CRR - Epiglottis

  • Open Approach

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

    • Autologous Tissue Substitute
      • 0CRR07Z - Replacement of Epiglottis with Autol Sub, Open Approach
    • Synthetic Substitute
      • 0CRR0JZ - Replacement of Epiglottis with Synth Sub, Open Approach
    • Nonautologous Tissue Substitute
      • 0CRR0KZ - Replacement of Epiglottis with Nonaut Sub, 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

    • Autologous Tissue Substitute
      • 0CRR77Z - Replacement of Epiglottis with Autol Sub, Via Opening
    • Synthetic Substitute
      • 0CRR7JZ - Replacement of Epiglottis with Synth Sub, Via Opening
    • Nonautologous Tissue Substitute
      • 0CRR7KZ - Replacement of Epiglottis with Nonaut Sub, 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

    • Autologous Tissue Substitute
      • 0CRR87Z - Replacement of Epiglottis with Autol Sub, Endo
    • Synthetic Substitute
      • 0CRR8JZ - Replacement of Epiglottis with Synthetic Substitute, Endo
    • Nonautologous Tissue Substitute
      • 0CRR8KZ - Replacement of Epiglottis with Nonaut Sub, Endo