0LB20ZXExcision of Left Shoulder Tendon, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0LB20ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Left Shoulder Tendon, Open Approach, Diagnostic. 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 | L | Tendons |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Shoulder Tendon, 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 0LB20ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0LB20ZX
Is 0LB20ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0LB20ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Left Shoulder Tendon, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0LB20ZX mean?
0LB20ZX breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character L is the Body System (Tendons); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Shoulder Tendon, 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 0LB20ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Left Shoulder Tendon, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 500, 501, 502, 579, 580, 581, with relative weights from 1.3459 to 3.2385. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0LB20ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Left Shoulder Tendon, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 83.21. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
