0CB80ZXExcision of Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0CB80ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 139. 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 ENT diagnostic procedures (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 | C | Mouth and Throat |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 8 | Parotid Gland, Right |
| 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 sialoadenectomy of the partial, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Sialoadenectomy, then the subterm Partial. The index leads to table 0CB, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0CB80ZX.
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 0CB80ZX
Is 0CB80ZX a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0CB80ZX mean?
The code 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 8 is the BodyPart (Parotid Gland, 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 0CB80ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRG 139 (salivary Gland Procedures). The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0CB80ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 26.12 (Open biopsy of salivary gland or duct). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
