0WQLXZZRepair Lower Back, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WQLXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Lower Back, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) 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.
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 | L | Lower Back |
| 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 0WQLXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WQLXZZ
Is 0WQLXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0WQLXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Lower Back, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WQLXZZ mean?
0WQLXZZ 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 L is the BodyPart (Lower 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 0WQLXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Lower Back, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 3.8393. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WQLXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Lower Back, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
