0Q2 Change - Lower Bones ICD-10-PCS
The 0Q2 code range contains 3 ICD-10-PCS codes for Change procedures on the lower bones. 2 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Change: Taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane.
Codes in the 0Q2 Range 3 codes · 2 billable
About the 0Q2 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Change (Character Q) involves exchanging a device or appliance without taking it out and putting in a new one during the same procedure. In the Medical and Surgical section, this operation applies particularly to devices in the Lower Bones.
The Change root operation is used when a device, such as a drainage system or other implanted device, needs to be replaced or adjusted externally without fully removing the original implant. For example, code 0Q2YZX0Z describes changing a Drainage Device in the Lower Bone through an External Approach, while 0Q2YXYZ refers to changing another type of device in the same anatomical region and approach. This specific coding enables accurate documentation when devices related to bone structures are exchanged, reflecting both the procedure’s nature and anatomical site precisely.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0Q2 range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0Q2 range classify?
The range classifies Change procedures, taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane, performed on the lower bones. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
