0GB40ZZExcision of Bilateral Adrenal Glands, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0GB40ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Bilateral Adrenal Glands, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 614, 615. 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 | G | Endocrine System |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Adrenal Glands, Bilateral |
| 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 0GB40ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0GB40ZZ
Is 0GB40ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0GB40ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Bilateral Adrenal Glands, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0GB40ZZ mean?
0GB40ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character G is the Body System (Endocrine System); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Adrenal Glands, Bilateral); 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 0GB40ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Bilateral Adrenal Glands, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 614, 615, with relative weights from 1.3993 to 2.1918. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0GB40ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Bilateral Adrenal Glands, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 72.1 and 72.9. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
