0FBC0ZZExcision of Ampulla of Vater, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0FBC0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Ampulla of Vater, 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 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 | F | Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Ampulla of Vater |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0FBC0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0FBC0ZZ
Is 0FBC0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0FBC0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Ampulla of Vater, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0FBC0ZZ mean?
0FBC0ZZ 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 B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Ampulla of Vater); 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 0FBC0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Ampulla of Vater, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 356, 357, 358, 408, 409, 410, with relative weights from 1.3979 to 4.3928. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0FBC0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Ampulla of Vater, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 51.62. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
