0UQM0ZZRepair Vulva, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0UQM0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Vulva, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 14 MS-DRGs. The root operation Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Vulvar laceration repair.
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 | U | Female Reproductive System |
| 3 | Operation | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Vulva |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code repair of the vulva, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Repair, then the subterm Vulva. The index leads to table 0UQ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0UQM0ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0UQM0ZZ
Is 0UQM0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Vulva, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0UQM0ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character U is the Body System (Female Reproductive System); the 3rd character Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character M is the BodyPart (Vulva); 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 0UQM0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Vulva, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 344, 345, 346, 579, 580, 581, 746, 747, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 0.8671 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0UQM0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Vulva, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 71.79 (Other repair of vulva and perineum). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
