02QM0ZZRepair Ventricular Septum, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
02QM0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Ventricular Septum, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 228, 229. The root operation Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.
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 | 2 | Heart and Great Vessels |
| 3 | Operation | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Ventricular Septum |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 02QM0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 02QM0ZZ
Is 02QM0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 02QM0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Ventricular Septum, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 02QM0ZZ mean?
02QM0ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 2 is the Body System (Heart and Great Vessels); the 3rd character Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character M is the BodyPart (Ventricular Septum); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 02QM0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Ventricular Septum, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 228, 229, with relative weights from 3.1495 to 4.9474. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 02QM0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Ventricular Septum, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 35.72 and 35.98. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
