0QTQ0ZZResection of Right Toe Phalanx, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0QTQ0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Resection of Right Toe Phalanx, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Resection involves cutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Bone excision.
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 | T | Resection |
| 4 | BodyPart | Q | Toe Phalanx, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code resection of the right toe phalanx, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Resection, then the subterms Phalanx, Toe, Right. The entry lists 0QTQ0ZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About 0QTQ0ZZ
Is 0QTQ0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Resection of Right Toe Phalanx, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for resection of the right toe phalanx?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Resection, Phalanx, Toe, Right is a direct entry for 0QTQ0ZZ, Resection of Right Toe Phalanx, Open Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0QTQ0ZZ mean?
The code 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 T is the Operation (Resection); the 4th character Q is the BodyPart (Toe Phalanx, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0QTQ0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Resection of Right Toe Phalanx, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 515, 516, 517, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0QTQ0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Resection of Right Toe Phalanx, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 77.99 (Total ostectomy, other bones). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
