0PHK06ZInsertion of Intramedullary Internal Fixation Device into Right Ulna, Open Approach

0PHK06Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the right ulna using an open approach with internal fixation device, intramedullary. 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 internal fixation of bone without fracture reduction, radius and ulna, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (78.53).

For a different body part, codes include 0PHC06Z (right humeral head), 0PHD06Z (left humeral head), 0PHF06Z (right humeral shaft), 0PHG06Z (left humeral shaft), 0PHH06Z (right radius), 0PHJ06Z (left radius) and 1 more.

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0PHK36Z (percutaneous) and 0PHK46Z (percutaneous endoscopic).

With a different device, use 0PHK04Z (internal fixation device), 0PHK05Z (external fixation device), 0PHK08Z (external fixation device, limb lengthening), 0PHK0BZ (external fixation device, monoplanar), 0PHK0CZ (external fixation device, ring) and 0PHK0DZ (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.