0QP53JZRemoval of Synthetic Substitute from Left Acetabulum, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0QP53JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Left Acetabulum, Percutaneous 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 Removal involves taking out or off a device from 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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Acetabulum, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0QP53JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0QP53JZ
Is 0QP53JZ a billable code?
Yes. 0QP53JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Left Acetabulum, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0QP53JZ mean?
0QP53JZ 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Acetabulum, Left); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0QP53JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Left Acetabulum, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 495, 496, 497, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.1517 to 3.8393. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0QP53JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Left Acetabulum, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.69. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
