0XB60ZXExcision of Right Upper Extremity, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0XB60ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Right Upper Extremity, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 Subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and muscle 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 | X | Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Upper Extremity, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups 0XB60ZX into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0XB60ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0XB60ZX
Is 0XB60ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0XB60ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Right Upper Extremity, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0XB60ZX mean?
0XB60ZX breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character X is the Body System (Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Upper Extremity, Right); 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 0XB60ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Right Upper Extremity, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.19. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
