0PS0XZZReposition Sternum, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PS0XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Sternum, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Reposition involves moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion 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 | S | Reposition |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Sternum |
| 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 0PS0XZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PS0XZZ
Is 0PS0XZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0PS0XZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Sternum, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PS0XZZ mean?
0PS0XZZ 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 S is the Operation (Reposition); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Sternum); 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 0PS0XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Sternum, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 79.09. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
