0GNC0ZZBillable procedure code

Release Glomus Jugulare, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical·Endocrine System·Table 0GN·FY 2027

0GNC0ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Glomus Jugulare, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 0GN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Endocrine System body system. Its root operation is Release. The approach used is Open.

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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