0PPMX4ZICD-10-PCS Code: Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Right Carpal, External Approach
Removal of Int Fix from R Carpal, Extern Approach
Axis Breakdown
Every ICD-10-PCS code is exactly seven characters, one per axis. Each character's meaning is defined by its position in the code.
| Position | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body SystemP | Upper Bones |
| 3 | Root OperationP | Removal Taking out or off a device from a body part |
| 4 | Body PartM | Carpal, Right |
| 5 | ApproachX | External |
| 6 | Device4 | Internal Fixation Device |
| 7 | QualifierZ | No Qualifier |
Related Codes
Same operation — other Body Part
Same table and root operation, differing only in the body part character.
0PPHX4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Right Radius, External Approach, 0PPJX4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Left Radius, External Approach, 0PPKX4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Right Ulna, External Approach, 0PPLX4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Left Ulna, External Approach, 0PPNX4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Left Carpal, External Approach, 0PPPX4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Right Metacarpal, External Approach, 0PPQX4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Left Metacarpal, External Approach, 0PPRX4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Right Thumb Phalanx, External Approach, +18 more
Same operation — other Approach
Same table and root operation, differing only in the approach character.
0PPM04Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Right Carpal, Open Approach, 0PPM34Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Right Carpal, Percutaneous Approach, 0PPM44Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Right Carpal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
Same operation — other Device
Same table and root operation, differing only in the device character.
0PPMX5Z — Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Carpal, External Approach
Contextual Map
Every relationship of 0PPMX4Z in one view: hierarchy, official tabular instructions in both directions, clinical classification, risk adjustment, MS-DRG participation, index terms and change history — each edge carrying the CMS source it derives from.
PCS table
- 0PP[PCS table]
- Medical and Surgical — Section: Medical and Surgical [Section]: “Medical and Surgical”
- Upper Bones — Body System: Upper Bones [Body System]: “Upper Bones”
- Removal — Operation: Removal [Operation]: “Removal”
Nearest codes
- 0PP0X4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Sternum, External Approach [One axis away]
- 0PP1X4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from 1 to 2 Ribs, External Approach [One axis away]
- 0PP2X4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from 3 or More Ribs, External Approach [One axis away]
- 0PP3X4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Cervical Vertebra, External Approach [One axis away]
- 0PP4X4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Thoracic Vertebra, External Approach [One axis away]
- 0PP5X4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Right Scapula, External Approach [One axis away]
- 0PP6X4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Left Scapula, External Approach [One axis away]
- 0PP7X4Z — Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Right Glenoid Cavity, External Approach [One axis away]
Change history
No changes recorded for this code. This ledger tracks additions, deletions and description changes from FY2026 (April) onward. Note changes are not tracked.