0X6C0ZZDetachment at Left Elbow Region, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0X6C0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Detachment at Left Elbow Region, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Detachment involves cutting off all or a portion of the upper or lower extremities. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Amputation. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Finger and other upper extremity amputation.
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 | X | Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities |
| 3 | Operation | 6 | Detachment |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Elbow Region, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to 0X6C0ZZ as Amputation. These index entries lead to this code:
To code amputation, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Amputation. The entry lists 0X6C0ZZ 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.
Questions About 0X6C0ZZ
Is 0X6C0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Detachment at Left Elbow Region, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for amputation?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Amputation under code 0X6C0ZZ, Detachment at Left Elbow Region, Open Approach, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.
What do the characters in 0X6C0ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character X is the Body System (Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities); the 3rd character 6 is the Operation (Detachment); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Elbow Region, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0X6C0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Detachment at Left Elbow Region, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 255, 256, 257, 474, 475, 476, 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.0453 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0X6C0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Detachment at Left Elbow Region, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 84.06 (Disarticulation of elbow). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
