0NSHXZZReposition Right Lacrimal Bone, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0NSHXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Right Lacrimal Bone, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Reposition involves moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Closed reduction of bones and joints.
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 | N | Head and Facial Bones |
| 3 | Operation | S | Reposition |
| 4 | BodyPart | H | Lacrimal Bone, Right |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 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 elevation of the skull bone fragments, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Elevation, then the subterms bone fragments, skull. The index leads to table 0NS, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0NSHXZZ.
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 0NSHXZZ
Is 0NSHXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Right Lacrimal Bone, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0NSHXZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character N is the Body System (Head and Facial Bones); the 3rd character S is the Operation (Reposition); the 4th character H is the BodyPart (Lacrimal Bone, Right); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0NSHXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Right Lacrimal Bone, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 76.78 (Other closed reduction of facial fracture). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
