0C9X002Billable procedure code

Drainage of Lower Tooth with Drainage Device, Open Approach, All

Medical and Surgical·Mouth and Throat·Table 0C9·FY 2027

Drainage of Lower Tooth with Drainage Device, Open Approach, All corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0C9X002, found in table 0C9, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Mouth and Throat body system. Its root operation is Drainage. The approach used is Open.

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What the code means

Drainage: root operation

Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part

The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies

Includes: Thoracentesis, incision and drainage

Open: approach

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