0GB60ZXExcision of Left Carotid Body, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0GB60ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Left Carotid Body, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254. 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 | 6 | Carotid Body, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0GB60ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0GB60ZX
Is 0GB60ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0GB60ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Left Carotid Body, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0GB60ZX mean?
0GB60ZX 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 6 is the BodyPart (Carotid Body, 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 0GB60ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Left Carotid Body, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254, with relative weights from 1.7817 to 3.4883. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0GB60ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Left Carotid Body, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
