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ICD 10 Code 0QWBX5Z

Revision of External Fixation Device in Right Lower Femur, External Approach
“Revision of Ext Fix in R Low Femur, Extern Approach” for short

0QWBX5Z is a valid billable ICD-10 procedure code for Revision of External Fixation Device in Right Lower Femur, External Approach. It is found in the 2025 version of the ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (PCS) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025.

Revision involves:
Correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device. Revision can include correcting a malfunctioning or displaced device by taking out or putting in components of the device such as a screw or pin

External approach involves:
Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane

Revision includes:

  • Adjustment of position of pacemaker lead, recementing of hip prosthesis

Lower Femur, Right body part includes:

  • Lateral condyle of femur
  • Lateral epicondyle of femur
  • Medial condyle of femur
  • Medial epicondyle of femur

ICD-10-PCS code structure for 0QWBX5Z — See Table View

1: Section 0 Medical and Surgical
2: Body System Q Lower Bones
3: Root Operation W Revision
4: Body Part B Lower Femur, Right
5: Approach X External
6: Device 5 External Fixation Device
7: Qualifier Z No Qualifier

See also

  • The ICD-10-PCS Index of common procedure terms.
  • Medical and Surgical terms in the ICD-10-PCS Definitions table. These definitions may also provide additional explanation and/or examples within this section.
  • The ICD-10-PCS Device Aggregation Table containing entries that correlate a specific ICD-10-PCS device value with a general device value to be used in tables containing only general device values.