0PHT05ZInsertion of External Fixation Device into Right Finger Phalanx, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PHT05Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of External Fixation Device into Right Finger Phalanx, Open 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 | T | Finger Phalanx, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 5 | External Fixation Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0PHT05Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PHT05Z
Is 0PHT05Z a billable code?
Yes. 0PHT05Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of External Fixation Device into Right Finger Phalanx, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PHT05Z mean?
0PHT05Z 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 T is the BodyPart (Finger Phalanx, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 5 is the Device (External Fixation Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0PHT05Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of External Fixation Device into Right Finger Phalanx, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 515, 516, 517, 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 0PHT05Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of External Fixation Device into Right Finger Phalanx, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.19. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
