0RQT0ZZRepair Left Carpometacarpal Joint, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RQT0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Left Carpometacarpal Joint, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. 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 | T | Carpometacarpal Joint, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0RQT0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0RQT0ZZ
Is 0RQT0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0RQT0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Left Carpometacarpal Joint, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0RQT0ZZ mean?
0RQT0ZZ 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 T is the BodyPart (Carpometacarpal Joint, Left); 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 0RQT0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Left Carpometacarpal Joint, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.7277 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0RQT0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Left Carpometacarpal Joint, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 81.75. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
