0CBH0ZXExcision of Left Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0CBH0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Left Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) 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 | H | Submaxillary Gland, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups 0CBH0ZX into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0CBH0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0CBH0ZX
Is 0CBH0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0CBH0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Left Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0CBH0ZX mean?
0CBH0ZX 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 H is the BodyPart (Submaxillary Gland, 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 0CBH0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Left Submaxillary 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 0CBH0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Left Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 26.12. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
