0QS606ZReposition Right Upper Femur with Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0QS606Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Right Upper Femur with Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device, 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 Reposition involves moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or 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 | S | Reposition |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Upper Femur, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 6 | Internal Fixation Device, Intramedullary |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0QS606Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0QS606Z
Is 0QS606Z a billable code?
Yes. 0QS606Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Right Upper Femur with Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0QS606Z mean?
0QS606Z 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 S is the Operation (Reposition); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Upper Femur, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 6 is the Device (Internal Fixation Device, Intramedullary); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0QS606Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reposition Right Upper Femur with Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 480, 481, 482, 628, 629, 630, 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 0QS606Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Right Upper Femur with Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 79.35. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
