0XQLXZZRepair Right Thumb, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0XQLXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Right Thumb, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 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 | L | Thumb, Right |
| 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 0XQLXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0XQLXZZ
Is 0XQLXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0XQLXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Right Thumb, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0XQLXZZ mean?
0XQLXZZ 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 L is the BodyPart (Thumb, Right); 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 0XQLXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Right Thumb, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 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 0XQLXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Right Thumb, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 84.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
