0QBS0ZZExcision of Coccyx, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0QBS0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Coccyx, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Bone excision.
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 | Q | Lower Bones |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | S | Coccyx |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code excision of the coccyx, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Excision, then the subterm Coccyx. The index leads to table 0QB, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0QBS0ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0QBS0ZZ
Is 0QBS0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Coccyx, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0QBS0ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character Q is the Body System (Lower Bones); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character S is the BodyPart (Coccyx); 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 0QBS0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Coccyx, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 515, 516, 517, 579, 580, 581, 628, 629, 630, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3715 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0QBS0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Coccyx, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 77.60 (Local excision of lesion or tissue of bone, unspecified site), 77.69 (Local excision of lesion or tissue of bone, other bones), and 77.89 (Other partial ostectomy, other bones). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
