0SB20ZXExcision of Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0SB20ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). 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 and joint biopsy.
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 | S | Lower Joints |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Lumbar Vertebral Disc |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code chondrectomy of the knee, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Chondrectomy, then the subterm Knee. The index leads to table 0SB, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0SB20ZX.
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 0SB20ZX
Is 0SB20ZX a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0SB20ZX mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character S is the Body System (Lower Joints); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Lumbar Vertebral Disc); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); 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 0SB20ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 80.39 (Biopsy of joint structure, other specified sites). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
