0QN Release - Lower Bones ICD-10-PCS
The 0QN code range contains 76 ICD-10-PCS codes for Release procedures on the lower bones. 75 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Release: Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force.
Codes in the 0QN Range 76 codes · 75 billable
- 0QN Lower Bones, ReleaseNon-billable header
- 0QN00ZZ Release Lumbar Vertebra, Open Approach
- 0QN03ZZ Release Lumbar Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QN04ZZ Release Lumbar Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QN10ZZ Release Sacrum, Open Approach
- 0QN13ZZ Release Sacrum, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QN14ZZ Release Sacrum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QN20ZZ Release Right Pelvic Bone, Open Approach
- 0QN23ZZ Release Right Pelvic Bone, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QN24ZZ Release Right Pelvic Bone, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QN30ZZ Release Left Pelvic Bone, Open Approach
- 0QN33ZZ Release Left Pelvic Bone, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QN34ZZ Release Left Pelvic Bone, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QN40ZZ Release Right Acetabulum, Open Approach
- 0QN43ZZ Release Right Acetabulum, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QN44ZZ Release Right Acetabulum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QN50ZZ Release Left Acetabulum, Open Approach
- 0QN53ZZ Release Left Acetabulum, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QN54ZZ Release Left Acetabulum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QN60ZZ Release Right Upper Femur, Open Approach
- 0QN63ZZ Release Right Upper Femur, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QN64ZZ Release Right Upper Femur, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QN70ZZ Release Left Upper Femur, Open Approach
- 0QN73ZZ Release Left Upper Femur, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QN74ZZ Release Left Upper Femur, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QN80ZZ Release Right Femoral Shaft, Open Approach
- 0QN83ZZ Release Right Femoral Shaft, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QN84ZZ Release Right Femoral Shaft, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QN90ZZ Release Left Femoral Shaft, Open Approach
- 0QN93ZZ Release Left Femoral Shaft, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QN94ZZ Release Left Femoral Shaft, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNB0ZZ Release Right Lower Femur, Open Approach
- 0QNB3ZZ Release Right Lower Femur, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNB4ZZ Release Right Lower Femur, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNC0ZZ Release Left Lower Femur, Open Approach
- 0QNC3ZZ Release Left Lower Femur, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNC4ZZ Release Left Lower Femur, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QND0ZZ Release Right Patella, Open Approach
- 0QND3ZZ Release Right Patella, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QND4ZZ Release Right Patella, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNF0ZZ Release Left Patella, Open Approach
- 0QNF3ZZ Release Left Patella, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNF4ZZ Release Left Patella, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNG0ZZ Release Right Tibia, Open Approach
- 0QNG3ZZ Release Right Tibia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNG4ZZ Release Right Tibia, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNH0ZZ Release Left Tibia, Open Approach
- 0QNH3ZZ Release Left Tibia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNH4ZZ Release Left Tibia, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNJ0ZZ Release Right Fibula, Open Approach
- 0QNJ3ZZ Release Right Fibula, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNJ4ZZ Release Right Fibula, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNK0ZZ Release Left Fibula, Open Approach
- 0QNK3ZZ Release Left Fibula, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNK4ZZ Release Left Fibula, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNL0ZZ Release Right Tarsal, Open Approach
- 0QNL3ZZ Release Right Tarsal, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNL4ZZ Release Right Tarsal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNM0ZZ Release Left Tarsal, Open Approach
- 0QNM3ZZ Release Left Tarsal, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNM4ZZ Release Left Tarsal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNN0ZZ Release Right Metatarsal, Open Approach
- 0QNN3ZZ Release Right Metatarsal, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNN4ZZ Release Right Metatarsal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNP0ZZ Release Left Metatarsal, Open Approach
- 0QNP3ZZ Release Left Metatarsal, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNP4ZZ Release Left Metatarsal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNQ0ZZ Release Right Toe Phalanx, Open Approach
- 0QNQ3ZZ Release Right Toe Phalanx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNQ4ZZ Release Right Toe Phalanx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNR0ZZ Release Left Toe Phalanx, Open Approach
- 0QNR3ZZ Release Left Toe Phalanx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNR4ZZ Release Left Toe Phalanx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0QNS0ZZ Release Coccyx, Open Approach
- 0QNS3ZZ Release Coccyx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0QNS4ZZ Release Coccyx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 0QN Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Release (code 0QN) involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by other means. This operation is performed to restore the normal range of motion or function of the affected structure without moving or repositioning it.
Within the Medical and Surgical section, the Release operation applies extensively to the Lower Bones body system. Examples of specific procedure codes include the release of the Lumbar Vertebra using an Open Approach (code 0QN00ZZ) or a less invasive Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach (code 0QN04ZZ). Similar procedures target bones such as the Sacrum, Pelvic Bones, Acetabulum, and various regions of the Femur, Tibia, and Fibula. The collection of codes shows the versatility of approaches—from open surgery to minimally invasive endoscopic techniques—used to release constrictions impacting these bones. Accurate coding with these release operation codes is essential for documenting surgical treatment to alleviate abnormal restrictions in the lower skeletal system.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0QN range?
Of the 76 codes in this range, 75 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 0QN range classify?
The range classifies Release procedures, freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force, 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.
