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

0GC8 - Carotid Bodies, Bilateral

  • Open Approach

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

    • No Device
      • 0GC80ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Bi Carotid Body, Open Approach

  • Percutaneous Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0GC83ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Bi Carotid Body, Perc Approach

  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0GC84ZZ - Extirpate of Matter from Bi Carotid Body, Perc Endo Approach