0F520ZZDestruction of Left Lobe Liver, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical›Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas›Destruction
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 0F520ZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0F520ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Left Lobe Liver, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0F520ZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Destruction of Left Lobe Liver, Open Approach
Parent Code
0F5
Short Description
Destruction of Left Lobe Liver, Open Approach

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemFHepatobiliary System and Pancreas
3Operation5Destruction
4BodyPart2Liver, Left Lobe
5Approach0Open
6DeviceZNo Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0F520ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

50.23
Approximate match.
50.26
Approximate match.
50.29
Approximate match.

Code History

Replaced in the FY 2026 code set by:
  • 0F520ZF — Destruction of Left Lobe Liver using IRE, Open Approach

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Questions About 0F520ZZ

Is 0F520ZZ a billable code?

Yes. 0F520ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Left Lobe Liver, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 0F520ZZ mean?

0F520ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character F is the Body System (Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Liver, Left Lobe); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What MS-DRG does 0F520ZZ group to?

On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Left Lobe Liver, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 356, 357, 358, 405, 406, 407, with relative weights from 1.3979 to 5.4705. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0F520ZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Left Lobe Liver, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 50.23, 50.26, and 50.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.