0BBM0ZXExcision of Bilateral Lungs, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0BBM0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Bilateral Lungs, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 16 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 | M | Lungs, Bilateral |
| 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 0BBM0ZX:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups 0BBM0ZX into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0BBM0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0BBM0ZX
Is 0BBM0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0BBM0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Bilateral Lungs, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0BBM0ZX mean?
0BBM0ZX 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 M is the BodyPart (Lungs, Bilateral); 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 0BBM0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Bilateral Lungs, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, 264, 515, 516, 517, 673, 674, 675, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 5.8648. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0BBM0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Bilateral Lungs, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 33.28. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
