0PWCX5ZRevision of External Fixation Device in Right Humeral Head, External Approach

Medical and Surgical›Upper Bones›Revision
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 0PWCX5Z
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0PWCX5Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Revision of External Fixation Device in Right Humeral Head, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Revision involves correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0PWCX5Z
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Revision of External Fixation Device in Right Humeral Head, External Approach
Parent Code
0PW
Short Description
Revision of Ext Fix in R Humeral Head, Extern Approach

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemPUpper Bones
3OperationWRevision
4BodyPartCHumeral Head, Right
5ApproachXExternal
6Device5External Fixation Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0PWCX5Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.

99.99
Approximate match.

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Questions About 0PWCX5Z

Is 0PWCX5Z a billable code?

Yes. 0PWCX5Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Revision of External Fixation Device in Right Humeral Head, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 0PWCX5Z mean?

0PWCX5Z 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 W is the Operation (Revision); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Humeral Head, Right); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 5 is the Device (External Fixation Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0PWCX5Z?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Revision of External Fixation Device in Right Humeral Head, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 99.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.