0X6L0Z1Detachment at Right Thumb, High, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0X6L0Z1 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Detachment at Right Thumb, High, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 11 MS-DRGs. The root operation Detachment involves cutting off all or a portion of the upper or lower extremities.
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 | L | Thumb, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | 1 | High |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0X6L0Z1 under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0X6L0Z1
Is 0X6L0Z1 a billable code?
Yes. 0X6L0Z1 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Detachment at Right Thumb, High, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0X6L0Z1 mean?
0X6L0Z1 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 L is the BodyPart (Thumb, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character 1 is the Qualifier (High).
What MS-DRG does 0X6L0Z1 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Detachment at Right Thumb, High, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 255, 256, 257, 513, 514, 579, 580, 581, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.0223 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0X6L0Z1?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Detachment at Right Thumb, High, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 84.02. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
