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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0CHA81ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Salivary Gland, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

✓ Valid for 2027

Short description: Insertion of Radioactive Element into Salivary Gland, Endo

Code last changed in FY2021 (effective October 1, 2020). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 0CHA81Z

0CHA81Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the salivary gland using a via natural or artificial opening endoscopic approach with radioactive element. In ICD-10-PCS, insertion means putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.

For a different body part, codes include 0CHS81Z (larynx) and 0CHY81Z (mouth and throat).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0CHA01Z (open), 0CHA31Z (percutaneous) and 0CHA71Z (via natural or artificial opening).

With a different device, use 0CHA8YZ (other device).

It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.

It was added in FY2021, effective October 1, 2020.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
CMouth and Throat
3. Operation
HInsertion

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter

4. Body Part
ASalivary Gland
5. Approach
8Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

6. Device
1Radioactive Element

Includes: Brachytherapy seeds; CivaSheet(R)

7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

Different device

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2021 (effective 10/1/2020): Added
  • No changes since FY2021.

Common questions about 0CHA81Z

Is 0CHA81Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0CHA81Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.