0PB20ZZExcision of 3 or More Ribs, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PB20ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of 3 or More Ribs, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 15 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 | P | Upper Bones |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Ribs, 3 or More |
| 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 0PB20ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PB20ZZ
Is 0PB20ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0PB20ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of 3 or More Ribs, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PB20ZZ mean?
0PB20ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character P is the Body System (Upper Bones); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Ribs, 3 or More); 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 0PB20ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of 3 or More Ribs, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 166, 167, 168, 515, 516, 517, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0PB20ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of 3 or More Ribs, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 77.60, 77.61, and 77.81. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
