0QBF0ZZExcision of Left Patella, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0QBF0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Left Patella, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, 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 | Q | Lower Bones |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | F | Patella, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0QBF0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0QBF0ZZ
Is 0QBF0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0QBF0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Left Patella, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0QBF0ZZ mean?
0QBF0ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character Q is the Body System (Lower Bones); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character F is the BodyPart (Patella, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0QBF0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Left Patella, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 488, 489, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.1168 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0QBF0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Left Patella, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 77.60, 77.66, and 77.86. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
