ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
0PHH0CZInsertion of Ring External Fixation Device into Right Radius, Open Approach
Short description: Insertion of Ring Ext Fix into R Radius, Open Approach
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 0PHH0CZ
0PHH0CZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the right radius using an open approach with external fixation device, ring. In ICD-10-PCS, insertion means putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
In plain terms, this corresponds to application of external fixator device, radius and ulna and application of external fixator device, ring system, the ICD-9-CM procedure titles it maps to (78.13 and 84.72).
For a different body part, codes include 0PHC0CZ (right humeral head), 0PHD0CZ (left humeral head), 0PHF0CZ (right humeral shaft), 0PHG0CZ (left humeral shaft), 0PHJ0CZ (left radius), 0PHK0CZ (right ulna) and 1 more.
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0PHH3CZ (percutaneous) and 0PHH4CZ (percutaneous endoscopic).
With a different device, use 0PHH04Z (internal fixation device), 0PHH05Z (external fixation device), 0PHH06Z (internal fixation device, intramedullary), 0PHH08Z (external fixation device, limb lengthening), 0PHH0BZ (external fixation device, monoplanar) and 0PHH0DZ (external fixation device, hybrid).
It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 510 (Shoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures with MCC), DRG 511 (Shoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures with CC), DRG 512 (Shoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 907 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC), DRG 908 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC) and DRG 909 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Shoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and “Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma”.
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
- PUpper Bones
- 3. Operation
- HInsertion
Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part
Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter
- 4. Body Part
- HRadius, Right
- 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
- CExternal Fixation Device, Ring
- 7. Qualifier
- ZNo Qualifier
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
Different approach
MS-DRG v44.0 grouping
All DRGs →Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.
MDC 08 · Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue · Shoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures
MDC 21 · Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs · Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries
MDC 24 · Multiple Significant Trauma · Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Converter →- 78.13Application of external fixator device, radius and ulnaapproximate, combination
- 84.72Application of external fixator device, ring systemapproximate, combination
From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.
Code history
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- 2027
- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- No changes since FY2016.
Common questions about 0PHH0CZ
Is 0PHH0CZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 0PHH0CZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 0PHH0CZ an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 0PHH0CZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 0PHH0CZ group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0PHH0CZ can group to MS-DRG 510, MS-DRG 511, MS-DRG 512, MS-DRG 907, MS-DRG 908 and MS-DRG 909.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0PHH0CZ?
- The CMS GEMs map 0PHH0CZ to ICD-9-CM 78.13 (Application of external fixator device, radius and ulna) and 84.72 (Application of external fixator device, ring system).