0WQ40ZZRepair Upper Jaw, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WQ40ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Upper Jaw, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 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 | W | Anatomical Regions, General |
| 3 | Operation | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Upper Jaw |
| 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 0WQ40ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WQ40ZZ
Is 0WQ40ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0WQ40ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Upper Jaw, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WQ40ZZ mean?
0WQ40ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions, General); the 3rd character Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Upper Jaw); 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 0WQ40ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Upper Jaw, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 3.8393. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WQ40ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Upper Jaw, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 27.52, 27.53, and 27.59. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
