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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0QQB includes procedures performed to repair osseous structures in the lower femur, right. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs a surgical repair to restore the anatomic structure and function of the right lower femur following fracture, trauma, or degenerative disruption. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0QQB group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific repair procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lower Femur Repair Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes repair operations on the lower femur of the right lower limb within the lower bones body system. Procedures in this group restore, to the extent possible, the normal anatomic structure and function of the lower femur. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these repair procedures supports correct inpatient reimbursement and reflects the clinical complexity of the treatment.

Code Attributes

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

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Lower Femur 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
B	Body Part	Lower Femur, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgical repair is performed on the right lower femur to correct fractures, lacerations, or other structural defects. These codes apply when the intent of the operation is to restore normal anatomy and function of the lower femur on the right side.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0QQB0ZZ	Repair Right Lower Femur, Open Approach
0QQB3ZZ	Repair Right Lower Femur, Percutaneous Approach
0QQB4ZZ	Repair Right Lower Femur, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0QQBXZZ	Repair Right Lower 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 adult patient presents to the emergency department after a high-energy motor vehicle collision with comminuted distal femur fracture of the right limb with displacement and cortical disruption. Open reduction and internal fixation via an open surgical approach is required to anatomically realign bone fragments and restore limb stability and function, so an open repair of the right lower femur is performed during the inpatient admission. Typical codes: 0QQB0ZZ
An older patient with symptomatic nonunion and persistent pain of a previously fractured right distal femur is admitted electively for surgical management. A minimally invasive percutaneous repair technique is planned to debride the nonunion site and place fixation while minimizing soft-tissue disruption to promote healing and restore function. Typical codes: 0QQB3ZZ
A patient develops infected hardware and impaired fracture healing after prior fixation of a right lower femur fracture; during inpatient care the team performs debridement and removal of external fixation components and performs endoscopic-assisted repair to address remaining bony defects and optimize alignment. The procedure uses a percutaneous endoscopic approach to repair the right lower femur while managing the complication of prior treatment. Typical codes: 0QQB4ZZ

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0QQ2-PELVIC-BONE-RIGHT-REPAIR

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0QQ3-PELVIC-BONE-LEFT-REPAIR

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0QQ4-ACETABULUM-RIGHT-REPAIR

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0QQ5-LEFT-ACETABULUM-REPAIR

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

0QQ6-UPPER-FEMUR-RIGHT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Femur Right: 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

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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
0QQB0ZZ	Repair Right Lower Femur, Open Approach
0QQB3ZZ	Repair Right Lower Femur, Percutaneous Approach
0QQB4ZZ	Repair Right Lower Femur, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0QQBXZZ	Repair Right Lower 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 adult patient presents to the emergency department after a high-energy motor vehicle collision with comminuted distal femur fracture of the right limb with displacement and cortical disruption. Open reduction and internal fixation via an open surgical approach is required to anatomically realign bone fragments and restore limb stability and function, so an open repair of the right lower femur is performed during the inpatient admission. Typical codes: 0QQB0ZZ
An older patient with symptomatic nonunion and persistent pain of a previously fractured right distal femur is admitted electively for surgical management. A minimally invasive percutaneous repair technique is planned to debride the nonunion site and place fixation while minimizing soft-tissue disruption to promote healing and restore function. Typical codes: 0QQB3ZZ
A patient develops infected hardware and impaired fracture healing after prior fixation of a right lower femur fracture; during inpatient care the team performs debridement and removal of external fixation components and performs endoscopic-assisted repair to address remaining bony defects and optimize alignment. The procedure uses a percutaneous endoscopic approach to repair the right lower femur while managing the complication of prior treatment. Typical codes: 0QQB4ZZ

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

0QQ6-UPPER-FEMUR-RIGHT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Femur Right: 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

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

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Lower Femur Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Lower Femur Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0QQB represent?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0QQB group and their approaches?

When should a clinician use an ICD-10-PCS code from the 0QQB group?

How does accurate coding within the 0QQB group affect reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0QQB code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0QQB represent?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0QQB group and their approaches?

When should a clinician use an ICD-10-PCS code from the 0QQB group?

How does accurate coding within the 0QQB group affect reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0QQB code group?

References