0CNC0ZZBillable procedure code

Release Left Parotid Duct, Open Approach

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

0CNC0ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Left Parotid Duct, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 0CN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Mouth and Throat body system. Its root operation is Release. The approach used is Open.

Advertisements

What the code means

Release: root operation

Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force

Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out

Includes: Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release

Open: approach

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