0CB0XZXExcision of Upper Lip, External Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0CB0XZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Upper Lip, External Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | C | Mouth and Throat |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Upper Lip |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0CB0XZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0CB0XZX
Is 0CB0XZX a billable code?
Yes. 0CB0XZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Upper Lip, External Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0CB0XZX mean?
0CB0XZX breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character C is the Body System (Mouth and Throat); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Upper Lip); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0CB0XZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Upper Lip, External Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 27.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
