00BL0ZXExcision of Abducens Nerve, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
00BL0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Abducens Nerve, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 0 | Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | L | Abducens Nerve |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 00BL0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00BL0ZX
Is 00BL0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 00BL0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Abducens Nerve, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00BL0ZX mean?
00BL0ZX breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 0 is the Body System (Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character L is the BodyPart (Abducens Nerve); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What MS-DRG does 00BL0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Abducens Nerve, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 143, 144, 145, 515, 516, 517, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00BL0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Abducens Nerve, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 41.2. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
