0NBG0ZZExcision of Left Ethmoid Bone, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0NBG0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Left Ethmoid Bone, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 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 | N | Head and Facial Bones |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | G | Ethmoid Bone, Left |
| 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 0NBG0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0NBG0ZZ
Is 0NBG0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0NBG0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Left Ethmoid Bone, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0NBG0ZZ mean?
0NBG0ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character N is the Body System (Head and Facial Bones); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character G is the BodyPart (Ethmoid Bone, Left); 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 0NBG0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Left Ethmoid Bone, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 515, 516, 517, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0NBG0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Left Ethmoid Bone, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 76.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
