0KS44ZZReposition Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0KS44ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 Reposition involves moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part.
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 | S | Reposition |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0KS44ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0KS44ZZ
Is 0KS44ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0KS44ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0KS44ZZ mean?
0KS44ZZ 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 S is the Operation (Reposition); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0KS44ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reposition Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 500, 501, 502, 628, 629, 630, 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 0KS44ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 83.79. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
