0QHC4BZInsertion of Monoplanar External Fixation Device into Left Lower Femur, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0QHC4BZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Monoplanar External Fixation Device into Left Lower Femur, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place 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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Lower Femur, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | B | External Fixation Device, Monoplanar |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0QHC4BZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About 0QHC4BZ
Is 0QHC4BZ a billable code?
Yes. 0QHC4BZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Monoplanar External Fixation Device into Left Lower Femur, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0QHC4BZ mean?
0QHC4BZ 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Lower Femur, Left); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character B is the Device (External Fixation Device, Monoplanar); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0QHC4BZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Monoplanar External Fixation Device into Left Lower Femur, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 480, 481, 482, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 3.8393. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0QHC4BZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Monoplanar External Fixation Device into Left Lower Femur, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.15 and 84.71. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
