0CQ0XZZRepair Upper Lip, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0CQ0XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Upper Lip, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | C | Mouth and Throat |
| 3 | Operation | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Upper Lip |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0CQ0XZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0CQ0XZZ
Is 0CQ0XZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0CQ0XZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Upper Lip, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0CQ0XZZ mean?
0CQ0XZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character C is the Body System (Mouth and Throat); the 3rd character Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Upper Lip); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0CQ0XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Upper Lip, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 27.59. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
