0UQMXZZRepair Vulva, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0UQMXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Vulva, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). 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 | X | External |
| 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 periurethral obstetric laceration, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Repair, then the subterms obstetric laceration, periurethral. The entry lists 0UQMXZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
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 0UQMXZZ
Is 0UQMXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Vulva, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for repair of the periurethral obstetric laceration?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Repair, obstetric laceration, periurethral is a direct entry for 0UQMXZZ, Repair Vulva, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0UQMXZZ 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 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 0UQMXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Vulva, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 71.79 (Other repair of vulva and perineum). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
