0RQMXZZRepair Left Elbow Joint, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RQMXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Left Elbow Joint, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.
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 | R | Upper Joints |
| 3 | Operation | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Elbow Joint, Left |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0RQMXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0RQMXZZ
Is 0RQMXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0RQMXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Left Elbow Joint, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0RQMXZZ mean?
0RQMXZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character R is the Body System (Upper Joints); the 3rd character Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character M is the BodyPart (Elbow Joint, Left); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0RQMXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Left Elbow Joint, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 81.85. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
