ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
0W968ZXDrainage of Neck, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, Diagnostic
Short description: Drainage of Neck, Endo, Diagn
Code last changed in FY2023 (effective October 1, 2022). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About 0W968ZX
0W968ZX is the ICD-10-PCS code for a drainage procedure on the neck using a via natural or artificial opening endoscopic approach (qualifier: diagnostic). In ICD-10-PCS, drainage means taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.
For a different body part, codes include 0W9J8ZX (pelvic cavity).
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0W960ZX (open), 0W963ZX (percutaneous), 0W964ZX (percutaneous endoscopic) and 0W967ZX (via natural or artificial opening).
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 FY2023, effective October 1, 2022.
What each character means
- 1. Section
- 0Medical and Surgical
- 2. Body System
- WAnatomical Regions, General
- 3. Operation
- 9Drainage
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
- 4. Body Part
- 6Neck
Includes: Parapharyngeal space; Retropharyngeal space
- 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
- ZNo Device
- 7. Qualifier
- XDiagnostic
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
Different approach
Different qualifier
Code history
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- 2027
- FY2023 (effective 10/1/2022): Added
- No changes since FY2023.
Common questions about 0W968ZX
Is 0W968ZX a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 0W968ZX is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.