0PS234ZReposition 3 or More Ribs with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PS234Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition 3 or More Ribs with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. 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 | 2 | Ribs, 3 or More |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | 4 | Internal Fixation Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0PS234Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PS234Z
Is 0PS234Z a billable code?
Yes. 0PS234Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition 3 or More Ribs with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PS234Z mean?
0PS234Z 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 2 is the BodyPart (Ribs, 3 or More); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character 4 is the Device (Internal Fixation Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0PS234Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reposition 3 or More Ribs with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 166, 167, 168, 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 0PS234Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition 3 or More Ribs with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 79.19. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
