0BBG0ZXExcision of Left Upper Lung Lobe, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0BBG0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Left Upper Lung Lobe, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 17 MS-DRGs. 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 | G | Upper Lung Lobe, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code wedge resection of the pulmonary, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Wedge resection, then the subterm pulmonary. The index leads to table 0BB, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0BBG0ZX.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0BBG0ZX
Is 0BBG0ZX a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Left Upper Lung Lobe, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0BBG0ZX mean?
The code 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 G is the BodyPart (Upper Lung Lobe, Left); 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 0BBG0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Left Upper Lung Lobe, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, 361, 362, 515, 516, 517, 673, 674, 675, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, with relative weights from 1.1267 to 6.2454. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0BBG0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Left Upper Lung Lobe, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 33.28 (Open biopsy of lung). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
