0MQC0ZZRepair Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0MQC0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 500, 501, 502. 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 | M | Bursae and Ligaments |
| 3 | Operation | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament |
| 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 0MQC0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
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Questions About 0MQC0ZZ
Is 0MQC0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0MQC0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0MQC0ZZ mean?
0MQC0ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character M is the Body System (Bursae and Ligaments); the 3rd character Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament); 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 0MQC0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 500, 501, 502, with relative weights from 1.3459 to 3.1648. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0MQC0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 83.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
