2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 0Y6J0Z3
Detachment at Left Lower Leg, Low, Open Approach
- ICD-10-PCS Code:
- 0Y6J0Z3
- ICD-10-PCS Code for:
- Detachment at Left Lower Leg, Low, Open Approach
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
0Y6J0Z3 is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of detachment at left lower leg, low, open approach. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves cutting off all or a portion of the upper or lower extremities. Procedure code explanation: the body part value is the site of the detachment, with a qualifier if applicable to further specify the level where the extremity was detached below knee amputation, disarticulation of shoulder
0Y6J0Z3 PCS Table
In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the anatomical regions, lower extremities body system, classified under detachment operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is lower leg, left.
| Position | Designation | Character | Label | Procedures Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical | |
| 2 | Body System | Y | Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities | |
| 3 | Operation | 6 | Detachment | Involves: Explanation:
|
| 4 | BodyPart | J | Lower Leg, Left | |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open | Involves: |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device | Explanation: |
| 7 | Qualifier | 3 | Low |
Clinical Classification
Below knee amputation
CCSR Code: MST024
Clinical Domain: Musculoskeletal, Subcutaneous Tissue, and Fascia Procedures MST contains 30 categories that include procedures performed on the musculoskeletal, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia. Examples include hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, spine fusion, and toe and midfoot amputation.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Below are the ICD-9=PCS code(s) that most closely match this ICD-10-PCS code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.
ICD-9-PCS Code
Code: 8414
Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.
ICD-9-PCS Code
Code: 8415
Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.
Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Detachment Lower Leg, Left
What is ICD-10-PCS?
The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.
