0PQ23ZZRepair 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PQ23ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous 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 Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.
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 | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Ribs, 3 or More |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0PQ23ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PQ23ZZ
Is 0PQ23ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0PQ23ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PQ23ZZ mean?
0PQ23ZZ 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 Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Ribs, 3 or More); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0PQ23ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 166, 167, 168, 515, 516, 517, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 3.8393. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0PQ23ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.41. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
