0RB93ZXExcision of Thoracic Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0RB93ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Thoracic Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | R | Upper Joints |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 9 | Thoracic Vertebral Disc |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0RB93ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0RB93ZX
Is 0RB93ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0RB93ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Thoracic Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0RB93ZX mean?
0RB93ZX breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character R is the Body System (Upper Joints); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 9 is the BodyPart (Thoracic Vertebral Disc); 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 is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0RB93ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Thoracic Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 80.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
