0QTF0ZZResection of Left Patella, Open Approach

0QTF0ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a resection procedure on the left patella using an open approach. In ICD-10-PCS, resection means cutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part.

In plain terms, this corresponds to total ostectomy, patella, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (77.96).

For a different body part, codes include 0QT20ZZ (right pelvic bone), 0QT30ZZ (left pelvic bone), 0QT40ZZ (right acetabulum), 0QT50ZZ (left acetabulum), 0QT60ZZ (right upper femur), 0QT70ZZ (left upper femur) and 16 more.

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 400 (Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection), DRG 403 (Hip or Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection with MCC or Insertion of Antibiotic-eluting Bone Void Filler), DRG 404 (Hip or Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection without MCC), DRG 488 (Knee Procedures without Principal Diagnosis of Infection with CC/MCC), DRG 489 (Knee Procedures without Principal Diagnosis of Infection without CC/MCC) and DRG 907 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC), under the surgical categories “Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection”, “Hip or Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection”, “Knee Procedures without Principal Diagnosis of Infection” and 2 more.

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