0QHH36ZInsertion of Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device into Left Tibia, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0QHH36Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device into Left Tibia, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 9 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Fixation of leg and foot bones.
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 | H | Tibia, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | 6 | Internal Fixation Device, Intramedullary |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0QHH37Z — Insertion of Int Limb Length into L Tibia, Perc Approach
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Questions About 0QHH36Z
Is 0QHH36Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device into Left Tibia, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0QHH36Z mean?
The code 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 H is the BodyPart (Tibia, Left); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character 6 is the Device (Internal Fixation Device, Intramedullary); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0QHH36Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device into Left Tibia, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 492, 493, 494, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0QHH36Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device into Left Tibia, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.57 (Internal fixation of bone without fracture reduction, tibia and fibula). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
