0NSM44ZReposition Right Zygomatic Bone with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0NSM44Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Right Zygomatic Bone with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 Bone fixation (excluding extremities).
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 | M | Zygomatic Bone, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | 4 | Internal Fixation 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 0NSM44Z.
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 0NSM44Z
Is 0NSM44Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Right Zygomatic Bone with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0NSM44Z 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 M is the BodyPart (Zygomatic Bone, Right); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character 4 is the Device (Internal Fixation Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0NSM44Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Right Zygomatic Bone with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 76.71 (Closed reduction of malar and zygomatic fracture). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
