0QWJ44ZRevision of Internal Fixation Device in Right Fibula, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0QWJ44Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Revision of Internal Fixation Device in Right Fibula, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 495, 496, 497. The root operation Revision involves correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device.
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 | J | Fibula, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | 4 | Internal Fixation Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0QWJ44Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0QWJ44Z
Is 0QWJ44Z a billable code?
Yes. 0QWJ44Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Revision of Internal Fixation Device in Right Fibula, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0QWJ44Z mean?
0QWJ44Z 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 J is the BodyPart (Fibula, Right); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character 4 is the Device (Internal Fixation Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0QWJ44Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Revision of Internal Fixation Device in Right Fibula, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 495, 496, 497, with relative weights from 1.1517 to 3.6257. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0QWJ44Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Revision of Internal Fixation Device in Right Fibula, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 77.17. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
