ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
0CRT0KZReplacement of Right Vocal Cord with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
Short description: Replacement of R Vocal Cord with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach
Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About 0CRT0KZ
0CRT0KZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a replacement procedure on the right vocal cord using an open approach with nonautologous tissue substitute. In ICD-10-PCS, replacement means putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part.
In plain terms, this corresponds to other repair of larynx, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (31.69).
For a different body part, codes include 0CR00KZ (upper lip), 0CR10KZ (lower lip), 0CR20KZ (hard palate), 0CR30KZ (soft palate), 0CR40KZ (buccal mucosa), 0CR50KZ (upper gingiva) and 9 more.
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0CRT7KZ (via natural or artificial opening) and 0CRT8KZ (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).
With a different device, use 0CRT07Z (autologous tissue substitute) and 0CRT0JZ (synthetic substitute).
It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 143 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 144 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC), DRG 145 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 166 (Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 167 (Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC) and DRG 168 (Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures”, “Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures” and “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries”.
It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.
What each character means
- 1. Section
- 0Medical and Surgical
- 2. Body System
- CMouth and Throat
- 3. Operation
- RReplacement
Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part
The body part may have been taken out or replaced, or may be taken out, physically eradicated, or rendered nonfunctional during the Replacement procedure. A Removal procedure is coded for taking out the device used in a previous replacement procedure
Includes: Total hip replacement, bone graft, free skin graft
- 4. Body Part
- TVocal Cord, Right
- 5. Approach
- 0Open
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
- 6. Device
- KNonautologous Tissue Substitute
Includes: Acellular Hydrated Dermis; Bone bank bone graft; Cook Biodesign(R) Fistula Plug(s); Cook Biodesign(R) Hernia Graft(s); Cook Biodesign(R) Layered Graft(s); Cook Zenapro(tm) Layered Graft(s); Fish skin; Kerecis(R) (GraftGuide) (MariGen) (SurgiBind) (SurgiClose); MIRODERM(tm) Biologic Wound Matrix; Piscine skin; Tissue bank graft
- 7. Qualifier
- ZNo Qualifier
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
Different approach
Different device
MS-DRG v44.0 grouping
All DRGs →Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.
MDC 03 · Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat · Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures
MDC 04 · Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System · Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures
MDC 21 · Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs · Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Converter →- 31.69Other repair of larynxapproximate
From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.
Code history
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- 2027
- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- No changes since FY2016.
Common questions about 0CRT0KZ
Is 0CRT0KZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 0CRT0KZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 0CRT0KZ an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 0CRT0KZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 0CRT0KZ group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0CRT0KZ can group to MS-DRG 143, MS-DRG 144, MS-DRG 145, MS-DRG 166, MS-DRG 167 and MS-DRG 168.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0CRT0KZ?
- The CMS GEMs map 0CRT0KZ to ICD-9-CM 31.69 (Other repair of larynx).