4A0ZX6ZMeasurement of Metabolism, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
4A0ZX6Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Measurement of Metabolism, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Measurement involves determining the level of a physiological or physical function at a point in time.
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 | 4 | Measurement and Monitoring |
| 2 | Body System | A | Physiological Systems |
| 3 | Operation | 0 | Measurement |
| 4 | BodySystem | Z | None |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Function/Device | 6 | Metabolism |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 4A0ZX6Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 4A0ZX6Z
Is 4A0ZX6Z a billable code?
Yes. 4A0ZX6Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Measurement of Metabolism, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 4A0ZX6Z mean?
4A0ZX6Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character 4 is the Section (Measurement and Monitoring); the 2nd character A is the Body System (Physiological Systems); the 3rd character 0 is the Operation (Measurement); the 4th character Z is the BodySystem (None); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 6 is the Function/Device (Metabolism); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 4A0ZX6Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Measurement of Metabolism, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 89.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
