0XQFXZZRepair Left Lower Arm, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0XQFXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Left Lower Arm, 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 | X | Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities |
| 3 | Operation | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | F | Lower Arm, Left |
| 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 0XQFXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0XQFXZZ
Is 0XQFXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0XQFXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Left Lower Arm, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0XQFXZZ mean?
0XQFXZZ 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 Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character F is the BodyPart (Lower Arm, Left); 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 0XQFXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Left Lower Arm, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0XQFXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Left Lower Arm, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 84.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
