ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Femur Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0QQ6 includes procedures performed to repair bones and associated structures in the upper femur, right. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgical repair is performed to restore the anatomy and function of the right upper femur. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0QQ6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific repair performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Upper Femur, Right Repair Procedure Overview

This group includes procedures that restore the anatomic structure and function of the right upper femur within the lower bones body system. Repair operations in this group involve suturing, fixation, or reconstruction of bone and surrounding tissues to correct damage from fracture, nonunion, or peri-prosthetic complications. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the specific repair performed and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
Q	Body System	Lower Bones
Q	Operation	Repair
6	Body Part	Upper Femur, Right

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Upper Femur, Right Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
Q	Body System	Lower Bones
Q	Operation	Repair
6	Body Part	Upper Femur, Right

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a surgical repair is performed on the right upper femur to correct fracture, nonunion, or damage to surrounding structures. Select the specific code that reflects the repair technique and extent documented in the inpatient operative record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0QQ60ZZ	Repair Right Upper Femur, Open Approach
0QQ63ZZ	Repair Right Upper Femur, Percutaneous Approach
0QQ64ZZ	Repair Right Upper Femur, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0QQ6XZZ	Repair Right Upper Femur, External Approach

DRG Codes

7 rows

DRG Code	Description
480	Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with MCC
481	Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with CC
482	Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
956	Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with osteoporotic bone presents after a ground-level fall with an acute displaced fracture of the right proximal femur involving the femoral neck region. The patient is admitted for inpatient surgical stabilization to restore alignment and prevent avascular necrosis or further displacement; open reduction and internal repair of the upper femur is performed to re-establish anatomic structure and function. Typical codes: 0QQ60ZZ
A middle-aged adult with a nonunion of a previously treated right proximal femur fracture presents with persistent pain and functional limitation several months after initial management. The patient is scheduled for a planned operative repair to revise the bone healing, perform debridement and internal fixation as needed to restore bone continuity and promote union. Typical codes: 0QQ60ZZ, 0QQ6XZZ
A patient with a peri-prosthetic fracture of the right upper femur around an existing implant is admitted urgently due to mechanical instability and pain; the surgical team performs a percutaneous or percutaneous endoscopic-assisted repair to minimize soft-tissue disruption while addressing the fracture and surrounding soft tissues. Typical codes: 0QQ63ZZ, 0QQ64ZZ

Related Codes

0QQ0-LUMBAR-VERTEBRA-REPAIR

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0QQ1-SACRUM-REPAIR

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0QQ2-PELVIC-BONE-RIGHT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Bone Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ3-PELVIC-BONE-LEFT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Bone Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ4-ACETABULUM-RIGHT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Acetabulum Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ5-LEFT-ACETABULUM-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Acetabulum Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ7-UPPER-FEMUR-LEFT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Femur Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ8-FEMORAL-SHAFT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Femoral Shaft: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ9-LEFT-FEMORAL-SHAFT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Femoral Shaft Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQB-LOWER-FEMUR-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Femur Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0QQ60ZZ	Repair Right Upper Femur, Open Approach
0QQ63ZZ	Repair Right Upper Femur, Percutaneous Approach
0QQ64ZZ	Repair Right Upper Femur, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0QQ6XZZ	Repair Right Upper Femur, External Approach

DRG Codes

7 rows

DRG Code	Description
480	Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with MCC
481	Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with CC
482	Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
956	Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with osteoporotic bone presents after a ground-level fall with an acute displaced fracture of the right proximal femur involving the femoral neck region. The patient is admitted for inpatient surgical stabilization to restore alignment and prevent avascular necrosis or further displacement; open reduction and internal repair of the upper femur is performed to re-establish anatomic structure and function. Typical codes: 0QQ60ZZ
A middle-aged adult with a nonunion of a previously treated right proximal femur fracture presents with persistent pain and functional limitation several months after initial management. The patient is scheduled for a planned operative repair to revise the bone healing, perform debridement and internal fixation as needed to restore bone continuity and promote union. Typical codes: 0QQ60ZZ, 0QQ6XZZ
A patient with a peri-prosthetic fracture of the right upper femur around an existing implant is admitted urgently due to mechanical instability and pain; the surgical team performs a percutaneous or percutaneous endoscopic-assisted repair to minimize soft-tissue disruption while addressing the fracture and surrounding soft tissues. Typical codes: 0QQ63ZZ, 0QQ64ZZ

Related Codes

0QQ0-LUMBAR-VERTEBRA-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lumbar Vertebra: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ1-SACRUM-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sacrum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ2-PELVIC-BONE-RIGHT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Bone Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ3-PELVIC-BONE-LEFT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Bone Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ4-ACETABULUM-RIGHT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Acetabulum Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ5-LEFT-ACETABULUM-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Acetabulum Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ7-UPPER-FEMUR-LEFT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Femur Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ8-FEMORAL-SHAFT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Femoral Shaft: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQ9-LEFT-FEMORAL-SHAFT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Femoral Shaft Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0QQB-LOWER-FEMUR-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Femur Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

Showing 1–10 of 24

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Upper Femur, Right Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Femur Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Upper Femur, Right Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0QQ6?

What is the primary purpose of procedures coded to 0QQ6?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system does 0QQ6 fall?

How does accurate coding within 0QQ6 affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0QQ6 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0QQ6?

What is the primary purpose of procedures coded to 0QQ6?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system does 0QQ6 fall?

How does accurate coding within 0QQ6 affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0QQ6 group?

References