0BB50ZXExcision of Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0BB50ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Lung, pleura, or diaphragm biopsy (non-endoscopic).
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 | B | Respiratory System |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Middle Lobe Bronchus, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to 0BB50ZX:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups 0BB50ZX into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0BB50ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0BB50ZX
Is 0BB50ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0BB50ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0BB50ZX mean?
0BB50ZX breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character B is the Body System (Respiratory System); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Middle Lobe Bronchus, Right); 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 0BB50ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, with relative weights from 1.9142 to 4.4818. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0BB50ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 33.25. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
