0SSQ44ZReposition Left Toe Phalangeal Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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ICD-10-PCS 0SSQ44Z
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0SSQ44Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Left Toe Phalangeal Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Reposition involves moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Joint fusion (excluding spine).

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0SSQ44Z
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Reposition Left Toe Phalangeal Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
Short Description
Reposition L Toe Phalanx Jt with Int Fix, Perc Endo Approach
Parent Code

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemSLower Joints
3OperationSReposition
4BodyPartQToe Phalangeal Joint, Left
5Approach4Percutaneous Endoscopic
6Device4Internal Fixation Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

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Reposition, Joint, Toe Phalangeal, Left
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Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.

MST014
Joint fusion (excluding spine)
Clinical domain: Musculoskeletal, Subcutaneous Tissue, and Fascia Procedures

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.

79.78
Closed reduction of dislocation of foot and toe
Approximate match.

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Questions About 0SSQ44Z

Is 0SSQ44Z a billable code?

Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Left Toe Phalangeal Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What do the characters in 0SSQ44Z mean?

The code 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 S is the Operation (Reposition); the 4th character Q is the BodyPart (Toe Phalangeal Joint, Left); 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 is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0SSQ44Z?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Left Toe Phalangeal Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 79.78 (Closed reduction of dislocation of foot and toe). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.