0QSF05ZReposition Left Patella with External Fixation Device, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0QSF05Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Left Patella with External Fixation Device, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 8 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 | F | Patella, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 5 | External Fixation Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0QSF05Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0QSF05Z
Is 0QSF05Z a billable code?
Yes. 0QSF05Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Left Patella with External Fixation Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0QSF05Z mean?
0QSF05Z 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 F is the BodyPart (Patella, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 5 is the Device (External Fixation Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0QSF05Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reposition Left Patella with External Fixation Device, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 488, 489, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.1168 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0QSF05Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Left Patella with External Fixation Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 79.29 and 78.16. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
