0QBLower Bones, Excision

Medical and Surgical›Lower Bones›Excision
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0QB
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0QB is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Lower Bones, Excision, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0QB
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Lower Bones, Excision
Short Description
Lower Bones, Excision

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemQLower Bones
3OperationBExcision

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Questions About 0QB

Is 0QB a billable code?

No. 0QB is an incomplete heading for Lower Bones, Excision and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0QB00ZX, 0QB00ZZ, and 0QB03ZX.