0QW9X5ZRevision of External Fixation Device in Left Femoral Shaft, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0QW9X5Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Revision of External Fixation Device in Left Femoral Shaft, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Revision involves correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Femur fixation.
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 | W | Revision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 9 | Femoral Shaft, Left |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 5 | External Fixation 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:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0QW9X5Z
Is 0QW9X5Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Revision of External Fixation Device in Left Femoral Shaft, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0QW9X5Z 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 W is the Operation (Revision); the 4th character 9 is the BodyPart (Femoral Shaft, Left); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 5 is the Device (External Fixation Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0QW9X5Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Revision of External Fixation Device in Left Femoral Shaft, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 99.99 (Other miscellaneous procedures). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
