0JQH0ZZRepair Left Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0JQH0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Left Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Subcutaneous tissue and fascia procedures, NEC.
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 | J | Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia |
| 3 | Operation | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | H | Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Left Lower Arm |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code fasciaplasty of the fascioplasty, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Fasciaplasty, then the subterm fascioplasty. The index leads to table 0JQ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0JQH0ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0JQH0ZZ
Is 0JQH0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Left Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0JQH0ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character J is the Body System (Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia); the 3rd character Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character H is the BodyPart (Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Left Lower Arm); 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 0JQH0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Left Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 500, 501, 502, 579, 580, 581, 628, 629, 630, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3715 to 3.8962. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0JQH0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Left Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 83.65 (Other suture of muscle or fascia), 83.89 (Other plastic operations on fascia), and 86.59 (Closure of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other sites). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
