0SNMXZZRelease Right Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SNMXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Right Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
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 | S | Lower Joints |
| 3 | Operation | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Right |
| 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 0SNMXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0SNMXZZ
Is 0SNMXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0SNMXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Right Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0SNMXZZ mean?
0SNMXZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character S is the Body System (Lower Joints); the 3rd character N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character M is the BodyPart (Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Right); 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 0SNMXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Right Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.26. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
