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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0QSD05ZReposition Right Patella with External Fixation Device, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Reposition Right Patella with Ext Fix, 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 0QSD05Z

0QSD05Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a reposition procedure on the right patella using an open approach with external fixation device. In ICD-10-PCS, reposition means moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part.

In plain terms, this corresponds to application of external fixator device, patella and open reduction of fracture without internal fixation, other specified bone, the ICD-9-CM procedure titles it maps to (78.16 and 79.29).

For a different body part, codes include 0QS205Z (right pelvic bone), 0QS305Z (left pelvic bone), 0QS605Z (right upper femur), 0QS705Z (left upper femur), 0QS805Z (right femoral shaft), 0QS905Z (left femoral shaft) and 13 more.

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0QSD35Z (percutaneous) and 0QSD45Z (percutaneous endoscopic).

With a different device, use 0QSD04Z (internal fixation device) and 0QSD0ZZ (no device).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 400 (Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection), DRG 488 (Knee Procedures without Principal Diagnosis of Infection with CC/MCC), DRG 489 (Knee Procedures without Principal Diagnosis of Infection 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 “Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection”, “Knee Procedures without Principal Diagnosis of Infection”, “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
QLower Bones
3. Operation
SReposition

Moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part

The body part is moved to a new location from an abnormal location, or from a normal location where it is not functioning correctly. The body part may or may not be cut out or off to be moved to the new location

Includes: Reposition of undescended testicle, fracture reduction

4. Body Part
DPatella, 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
5External Fixation Device
7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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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 · Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection

MDC 08 · Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue · Knee Procedures without Principal Diagnosis of Infection

ICD-9-CM equivalent

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  • 78.16Application of external fixator device, patellaapproximate, combination
  • 79.29Open reduction of fracture without internal fixation, other specified boneapproximate, combination

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 0QSD05Z

Is 0QSD05Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0QSD05Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0QSD05Z an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0QSD05Z is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0QSD05Z group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0QSD05Z can group to MS-DRG 400, MS-DRG 488, MS-DRG 489, MS-DRG 907, MS-DRG 908 and MS-DRG 909.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0QSD05Z?

The CMS GEMs map 0QSD05Z to ICD-9-CM 78.16 (Application of external fixator device, patella) and 79.29 (Open reduction of fracture without internal fixation, other specified bone).