0WQ6XZ2Repair Neck, Stoma, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WQ6XZ2 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Neck, Stoma, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 26 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 ENT 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 | W | Anatomical Regions, General |
| 3 | Operation | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Neck |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | 2 | Stoma |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code stoma of the neck repair, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Stoma, then the subterms Repair, Neck. The entry lists 0WQ6XZ2 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 0WQ6XZ2
Is 0WQ6XZ2 a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Neck, Stoma, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for stoma of the neck repair?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Stoma, Repair, Neck is a direct entry for 0WQ6XZ2, Repair Neck, Stoma, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0WQ6XZ2 mean?
The code 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 6 is the BodyPart (Neck); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character 2 is the Qualifier (Stoma).
What MS-DRG does 0WQ6XZ2 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Neck, Stoma, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 166, 167, 168, 326, 327, 328, 361, 362, 579, 580, 581, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.1267 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WQ6XZ2?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Neck, Stoma, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 31.74 (Revision of tracheostomy) and 42.83 (Closure of esophagostomy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
