0BBT0ZXExcision of Diaphragm, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0BBT0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Diaphragm, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) 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 | T | Diaphragm |
| 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 excision of the diaphragm, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Excision, then the subterm Diaphragm. The index leads to table 0BB, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0BBT0ZX.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
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Questions About 0BBT0ZX
Is 0BBT0ZX a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Diaphragm, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0BBT0ZX 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 T is the BodyPart (Diaphragm); 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 0BBT0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Diaphragm, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, with relative weights from 1.9285 to 4.4884. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
