0CQ70ZZRepair Tongue, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0CQ70ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Tongue, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 137, 138. 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 | 7 | Tongue |
| 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 0CQ70ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0CQ70ZZ
Is 0CQ70ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0CQ70ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Tongue, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0CQ70ZZ mean?
0CQ70ZZ 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 7 is the BodyPart (Tongue); 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 0CQ70ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Tongue, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 137, 138, with relative weights from 0.8862 to 1.4932. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0CQ70ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Tongue, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 25.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
