0PQJXZZRepair Left Radius, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PQJXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Left Radius, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | J | Radius, Left |
| 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 0PQJXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PQJXZZ
Is 0PQJXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0PQJXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Left Radius, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PQJXZZ mean?
0PQJXZZ 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 J is the BodyPart (Radius, Left); 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 0PQJXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Left Radius, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.43. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
