0WBC0ZXExcision of Mediastinum, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0WBC0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Mediastinum, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. 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 | W | Anatomical Regions, General |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Mediastinum |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0WBC0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WBC0ZX
Is 0WBC0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0WBC0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Mediastinum, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WBC0ZX mean?
0WBC0ZX 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 C is the BodyPart (Mediastinum); 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 MS-DRG does 0WBC0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Mediastinum, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 166, 167, 168, 628, 629, 630, 802, 803, 804, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 5.8648. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WBC0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Mediastinum, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 34.26. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
