0SBLower Joints, Excision

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

0SB is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Lower Joints, 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
0SB
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Lower Joints, Excision
Short Description
Lower Joints, 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 SystemSLower Joints
3OperationBExcision

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Questions About 0SB

Is 0SB a billable code?

No. 0SB is an incomplete heading for Lower Joints, Excision and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0SB00ZX, 0SB00ZZ, and 0SB03ZX.