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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

00QL0ZZRepair Abducens Nerve, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 00QL0ZZ

00QL0ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a repair procedure on the abducens nerve using an open approach. In ICD-10-PCS, repair means restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.

In plain terms, this corresponds to suture of cranial and peripheral nerves and other neuroplasty, the ICD-9-CM procedure titles it maps to (04.3 and 04.79).

For a different body part, codes include 00Q00ZZ (brain), 00Q10ZZ (cerebral meninges), 00Q20ZZ (dura mater), 00Q60ZZ (cerebral ventricle), 00Q70ZZ (cerebral hemisphere), 00Q80ZZ (basal ganglia) and 20 more.

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 00QL3ZZ (percutaneous) and 00QL4ZZ (percutaneous endoscopic).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 040 (Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC), DRG 041 (Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator), DRG 042 (Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 143 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 144 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC) and DRG 145 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures”, “Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and 1 more.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
0Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
3. Operation
QRepair

Restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function

Used only when the method to accomplish the repair is not one of the other root operations

Includes: Colostomy takedown, suture of laceration

4. Body Part
LAbducens Nerve

Includes: Sixth cranial nerve

5. Approach
0Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

6. Device
ZNo Device
7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

All DRGs →

Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 04.3Suture of cranial and peripheral nervesapproximate
  • 04.79Other neuroplastyapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 00QL0ZZ

Is 00QL0ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 00QL0ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 00QL0ZZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 00QL0ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 00QL0ZZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 00QL0ZZ can group to MS-DRG 040, MS-DRG 041, MS-DRG 042, MS-DRG 143, MS-DRG 144 and MS-DRG 145.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 00QL0ZZ?

The CMS GEMs map 00QL0ZZ to ICD-9-CM 04.3 (Suture of cranial and peripheral nerves) and 04.79 (Other neuroplasty).