0KQ43ZZRepair Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0KQ43ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. 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 | K | Muscles |
| 3 | Operation | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0KQ43ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0KQ43ZZ
Is 0KQ43ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0KQ43ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0KQ43ZZ mean?
0KQ43ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character K is the Body System (Muscles); the 3rd character Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0KQ43ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 500, 501, 502, 579, 580, 581, 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 0KQ43ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 83.65 and 83.87. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
