0WQKXZZRepair Upper Back, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WQKXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Upper Back, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 6 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 Musculoskeletal procedures, NEC.
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 | K | Upper Back |
| 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 upper back, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Repair, then the subterms Back, Upper. The index leads to table 0WQ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0WQKXZZ.
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 0WQKXZZ
Is 0WQKXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Upper Back, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0WQKXZZ 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 K is the BodyPart (Upper Back); 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 0WQKXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Upper Back, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 3.8962. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WQKXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Upper Back, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.89 (Other repair and reconstruction of skin and subcutaneous tissue). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
