00XP0ZQTransfer Glossopharyngeal Nerve to Vagus Nerve, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00XP0ZQ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Transfer Glossopharyngeal Nerve to Vagus Nerve, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Transfer involves moving, without taking out, all or a portion of a body part to another location to take over the function of all or 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 | 0 | Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves |
| 3 | Operation | X | Transfer |
| 4 | BodyPart | P | Glossopharyngeal Nerve |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Q | Vagus Nerve |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 00XP0ZQ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00XP0ZQ
Is 00XP0ZQ a billable code?
Yes. 00XP0ZQ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Transfer Glossopharyngeal Nerve to Vagus Nerve, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00XP0ZQ mean?
00XP0ZQ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 0 is the Body System (Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves); the 3rd character X is the Operation (Transfer); the 4th character P is the BodyPart (Glossopharyngeal Nerve); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Q is the Qualifier (Vagus Nerve).
What MS-DRG does 00XP0ZQ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Transfer Glossopharyngeal Nerve to Vagus Nerve, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00XP0ZQ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Transfer Glossopharyngeal Nerve to Vagus Nerve, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 46 and 47.4. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
