0WB6XZ2Excision of Neck, Stoma, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WB6XZ2 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Neck, Stoma, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 17 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 ENT excision (excluding nasal passage, sinuses, tongue, salivary glands, larynx).
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 | W | Anatomical Regions, General |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Neck |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | 2 | Stoma |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code stoma of the neck excision, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Stoma, then the subterms Excision, Neck. The entry lists 0WB6XZ2 directly as a complete, billable code.
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.
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About 0WB6XZ2
Is 0WB6XZ2 a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Neck, Stoma, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for stoma of the neck excision?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Stoma, Excision, Neck is a direct entry for 0WB6XZ2, Excision of Neck, Stoma, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0WB6XZ2 mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions, General); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Neck); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character 2 is the Qualifier (Stoma).
What MS-DRG does 0WB6XZ2 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Neck, Stoma, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 166, 167, 168, 361, 362, 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2335 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WB6XZ2?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Neck, Stoma, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 31.74 (Revision of tracheostomy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
