0CBM3ZXExcision of Pharynx, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0CBM3ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Pharynx, Percutaneous 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 | M | Pharynx |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0CBM3ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0CBM3ZX
Is 0CBM3ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0CBM3ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Pharynx, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0CBM3ZX mean?
0CBM3ZX 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 M is the BodyPart (Pharynx); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); 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 0CBM3ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Pharynx, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 29.12. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
