0PQMXZZRepair Right Carpal, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PQMXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Right Carpal, 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 | M | Carpal, Right |
| 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 0PQMXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PQMXZZ
Is 0PQMXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0PQMXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Right Carpal, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PQMXZZ mean?
0PQMXZZ 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 M is the BodyPart (Carpal, Right); 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 0PQMXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Right Carpal, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.44. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
