0PHG46ZInsertion of Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device into Left Humeral Shaft, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PHG46Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device into Left Humeral Shaft, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place 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 | P | Upper Bones |
| 3 | Operation | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | G | Humeral Shaft, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | 6 | Internal Fixation Device, Intramedullary |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0PHG46Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0PHG47Z — Insert Int Limb Length in L Humeral Shaft, Perc Endo
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Questions About 0PHG46Z
Is 0PHG46Z a billable code?
Yes. 0PHG46Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device into Left Humeral Shaft, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PHG46Z mean?
0PHG46Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character P is the Body System (Upper Bones); the 3rd character H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character G is the BodyPart (Humeral Shaft, Left); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character 6 is the Device (Internal Fixation Device, Intramedullary); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0PHG46Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device into Left Humeral Shaft, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 492, 493, 494, 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 0PHG46Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device into Left Humeral Shaft, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.52. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
