0GBJ0ZXExcision of Thyroid Gland Isthmus, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0GBJ0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Thyroid Gland Isthmus, 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 625, 626, 627. 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 | J | Thyroid Gland Isthmus |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0GBJ0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
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Questions About 0GBJ0ZX
Is 0GBJ0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0GBJ0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Thyroid Gland Isthmus, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0GBJ0ZX mean?
0GBJ0ZX 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 J is the BodyPart (Thyroid Gland Isthmus); 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 0GBJ0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Thyroid Gland Isthmus, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 625, 626, 627, with relative weights from 1.3283 to 3.0201. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0GBJ0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Thyroid Gland Isthmus, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 61.2. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
