0UBC3ZXExcision of Cervix, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0UBC3ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Cervix, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 5 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 Female reproductive system procedures, NEC.
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 | U | Female Reproductive System |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Cervix |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 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 excision of the cervix, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Excision, then the subterm Cervix. The index leads to table 0UB, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0UBC3ZX.
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 0UBC3ZX
Is 0UBC3ZX a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Cervix, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0UBC3ZX mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character U is the Body System (Female Reproductive System); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Cervix); 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 MS-DRG does 0UBC3ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Cervix, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 579, 580, 581, 744, 745, with relative weights from 1.0655 to 3.2488. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0UBC3ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Cervix, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 67.12 (Other cervical biopsy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
