0WQ6XZZRepair Neck, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WQ6XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Neck, External 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 | 6 | Neck |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0WQ6XZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WQ6XZZ
Is 0WQ6XZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0WQ6XZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Neck, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WQ6XZZ mean?
0WQ6XZZ 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 Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0WQ6XZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Neck, External 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 0WQ6XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Neck, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
