0WQFXZZRepair Abdominal Wall, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WQFXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Abdominal Wall, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 30 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 Abdominal wall repair (including hernia).
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 | F | Abdominal Wall |
| 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 reclosure of the disrupted abdominal wall, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Reclosure, then the subterm disrupted abdominal wall. The entry lists 0WQFXZZ 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.
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About 0WQFXZZ
Is 0WQFXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Abdominal Wall, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for reclosure of the disrupted abdominal wall?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Reclosure, disrupted abdominal wall is a direct entry for 0WQFXZZ, Repair Abdominal Wall, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0WQFXZZ 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 F is the BodyPart (Abdominal Wall); 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 0WQFXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Abdominal Wall, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 353, 354, 355, 423, 424, 425, 579, 580, 581, 662, 663, 664, 715, 716, 717, 718, 749, 750, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.0448 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WQFXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Abdominal Wall, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 54.63 (Other suture of abdominal wall) and 54.72 (Other repair of abdominal wall). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
