0QSP052Reposition Left Metatarsal, Sesamoid Bone(s) 1st Toe, with External Fixation Device, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0QSP052 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Left Metatarsal, Sesamoid Bone(s) 1st Toe, 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 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 | P | Metatarsal, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 5 | External Fixation Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | 2 | Sesamoid Bone(s) 1st Toe |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0QSP052 under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0QSP05Z — Reposition Left Metatarsal with Ext Fix, Open Approach
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Questions About 0QSP052
Is 0QSP052 a billable code?
Yes. 0QSP052 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Left Metatarsal, Sesamoid Bone(s) 1st Toe, with External Fixation Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0QSP052 mean?
0QSP052 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 P is the BodyPart (Metatarsal, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 5 is the Device (External Fixation Device); the 7th character 2 is the Qualifier (Sesamoid Bone(s) 1st Toe).
What MS-DRG does 0QSP052 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reposition Left Metatarsal, Sesamoid Bone(s) 1st Toe, with External Fixation Device, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 503, 504, 505, 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 0QSP052?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Left Metatarsal, Sesamoid Bone(s) 1st Toe, with External Fixation Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 79.27 and 78.18. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
