0QHY0MZInsertion of Bone Growth Stimulator into Lower Bone, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0QHY0MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Bone Growth Stimulator into Lower Bone, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) 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.
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 | Y | Lower Bone |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | M | Bone Growth Stimulator |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0QHY0MZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0QHY0MZ
Is 0QHY0MZ a billable code?
Yes. 0QHY0MZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Bone Growth Stimulator into Lower Bone, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0QHY0MZ mean?
0QHY0MZ 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 Y is the BodyPart (Lower Bone); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character M is the Device (Bone Growth Stimulator); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0QHY0MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Bone Growth Stimulator into Lower Bone, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 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 0QHY0MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Bone Growth Stimulator into Lower Bone, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.95, 78.96, and 78.97. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
