0NSXXZZReposition Hyoid Bone, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0NSXXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Hyoid Bone, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | N | Head and Facial Bones |
| 3 | Operation | S | Reposition |
| 4 | BodyPart | X | Hyoid Bone |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0NSXXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0NSXXZZ
Is 0NSXXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0NSXXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Hyoid Bone, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0NSXXZZ mean?
0NSXXZZ 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 X is the BodyPart (Hyoid Bone); 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 0NSXXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Hyoid Bone, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 76.78. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
