0XBF0ZXExcision of Left Lower Arm, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0XBF0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Left Lower Arm, 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.
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 | F | Lower Arm, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0XBF0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0XBF0ZX
Is 0XBF0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0XBF0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Left Lower Arm, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0XBF0ZX mean?
0XBF0ZX 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 F is the BodyPart (Lower Arm, Left); 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 0XBF0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Left Lower Arm, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.19. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
