00XQ0ZJTransfer Vagus Nerve to Trochlear Nerve, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00XQ0ZJ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Transfer Vagus Nerve to Trochlear 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 | Q | Vagus Nerve |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | J | Trochlear Nerve |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 00XQ0ZJ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00XQ0ZJ
Is 00XQ0ZJ a billable code?
Yes. 00XQ0ZJ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Transfer Vagus Nerve to Trochlear Nerve, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00XQ0ZJ mean?
00XQ0ZJ 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 Q is the BodyPart (Vagus Nerve); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character J is the Qualifier (Trochlear Nerve).
What MS-DRG does 00XQ0ZJ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Transfer Vagus Nerve to Trochlear 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 00XQ0ZJ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Transfer Vagus Nerve to Trochlear Nerve, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 46 and 47.4. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
