ICD-10-PCS Table: Medical and Surgical - Lower Bones - Excision

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)

This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table 0QB: Medical and Surgical - Lower Bones - Excision. Use the interactive builder below, review all possible character options, or browse the complete list of valid 7-character codes to construct an inpatient procedure code for the 2025 coding year.

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All Possible Options for Characters in Table 0QB:

Char 4: Character 4
  • 0 - Lumbar Vertebra
  • 1 - Sacrum
  • 2 - Pelvic Bone, Right
  • 3 - Pelvic Bone, Left
  • 4 - Acetabulum, Right
  • 5 - Acetabulum, Left
  • 6 - Upper Femur, Right
  • 7 - Upper Femur, Left
  • 8 - Femoral Shaft, Right
  • 9 - Femoral Shaft, Left
  • B - Lower Femur, Right
  • C - Lower Femur, Left
  • D - Patella, Right
  • F - Patella, Left
  • G - Tibia, Right
  • H - Tibia, Left
  • J - Fibula, Right
  • K - Fibula, Left
  • L - Tarsal, Right
  • M - Tarsal, Left
  • N - Metatarsal, Right
  • P - Metatarsal, Left
  • Q - Toe Phalanx, Right
  • R - Toe Phalanx, Left
  • S - Coccyx
Char 5: Character 5
  • 0 - Open
  • 3 - Percutaneous
  • 4 - Percutaneous Endoscopic
Char 6: Character 6
  • Z - No Device
Char 7: Character 7
  • 2 - Sesamoid Bone(s) 1st Toe
  • X - Diagnostic
  • Z - No Qualifier

Complete List of Valid 7-Character Codes for Table 0QB:

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Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table 0QB (Excision of Lower Bones)

The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table 0QB belongs to the Medical and Surgical section, specifically addressing procedures within the Lower Bones body system, and focuses on the root operation of Excision.

A complete 7-character ICD-10-PCS code from this table is constructed as follows:

  • Character 1 (Section): 0 - Medical and Surgical
  • Character 2 (Body System): Q - Lower Bones
  • Character 3 (Root Operation): B - Excision
  • Character 4 (Character 4): Specifies the exact body part involved in the excision.
  • Character 5 (Character 5): Defines the technique (e.g., Open, Percutaneous) used to reach the procedure site.
  • Character 6 (Character 6): Indicates if a device was used during the excision and its type.
  • Character 7 (Character 7): Provides additional specific information or clarifies the procedure.

Accurate assignment of each character based on the operative report and the detailed definitions within the ICD-10-PCS system is essential for correct coding. This page lists all valid options and combinations for table 0QB according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.