0PB43ZXExcision of Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0PB43ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 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 | 4 | Thoracic Vertebra |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0PB43ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PB43ZX
Is 0PB43ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0PB43ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PB43ZX mean?
0PB43ZX 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 4 is the BodyPart (Thoracic Vertebra); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What MS-DRG does 0PB43ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 166, 167, 168, 477, 478, 479, 802, 803, 804, with relative weights from 1.3560 to 3.9841. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0PB43ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 77.49. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
