ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joint Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0RQD includes procedures performed to repair structures in the temporomandibular joint, left. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs a repair to restore the anatomy or function of the left temporomandibular joint following injury, degenerative change, or surgical complication. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0RQD group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific repair procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Temporomandibular Joint, Left Repair Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes repair operations performed on the left temporomandibular joint within the upper joints body system. Procedures in this group involve restoring the joint's anatomic structure and function through techniques such as suturing, debridement, or reconstruction of joint components. Accurate coding ensures inpatient records reflect the repair performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
R	Body System	Upper Joints
Q	Operation	Repair
D	Body Part	Temporomandibular Joint, Left

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Temporomandibular Joint, Left Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
R	Body System	Upper Joints
Q	Operation	Repair
D	Body Part	Temporomandibular Joint, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure specifically involves repairing the left temporomandibular joint to correct structural damage or dysfunction. Select the code that best describes the extent and technique of the repair documented in the operative report.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0RQD0ZZ	Repair Left Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RQD3ZZ	Repair Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RQD4ZZ	Repair Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0RQDXZZ	Repair Left Temporomandibular Joint, External Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
515	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with MCC
516	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with CC
517	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures 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
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A young adult presents to the emergency department after a high-impact facial trauma (motor vehicle collision) with persistent left preauricular pain, malocclusion, and inability to open the mouth; imaging reveals a displaced laceration of the left temporomandibular joint capsule and associated soft-tissue disruption requiring operative repair to restore joint anatomy and function. Patient is admitted for operative management to debride and suture the torn joint structures via an open approach. Typical codes: 0RQD0ZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic left temporomandibular joint internal derangement and recurrent mechanical locking, unresponsive to conservative therapy, is scheduled for an inpatient minimally invasive intervention to repair and release adhesions under imaging guidance; the goal is to restore joint mobility and reduce pain with a percutaneous technique. This elective admission is for a focused repair using percutaneous instrumentation to address intra-articular scarring. Typical codes: 0RQD3ZZ
An older patient who previously underwent arthroscopic TMJ procedures returns with persistent pain and recurrent joint dysfunction due to residual adhesive bands and partial disk rupture; during an inpatient revision operation, the surgeon performs a percutaneous endoscopic-assisted repair to reconstruct remaining joint fibers and improve function after failed prior interventions. Typical codes: 0RQD4ZZ, 0RQDXZZ

Related Codes

0RQ0-OCCIPITAL-CERVICAL-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Occipital-Cervical Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQ1-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervical Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQ3-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-DISC-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervical Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQ4-CERVICOTHORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQ5-CERVICOTHORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervicothoracic Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQ6-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQ9-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQA-THORACOLUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQB-THORACOLUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-DISC-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracolumbar Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQC-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT-RIGHT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joint 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
0RQD0ZZ	Repair Left Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RQD3ZZ	Repair Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RQD4ZZ	Repair Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0RQDXZZ	Repair Left Temporomandibular Joint, External Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
515	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with MCC
516	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with CC
517	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures 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
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A young adult presents to the emergency department after a high-impact facial trauma (motor vehicle collision) with persistent left preauricular pain, malocclusion, and inability to open the mouth; imaging reveals a displaced laceration of the left temporomandibular joint capsule and associated soft-tissue disruption requiring operative repair to restore joint anatomy and function. Patient is admitted for operative management to debride and suture the torn joint structures via an open approach. Typical codes: 0RQD0ZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic left temporomandibular joint internal derangement and recurrent mechanical locking, unresponsive to conservative therapy, is scheduled for an inpatient minimally invasive intervention to repair and release adhesions under imaging guidance; the goal is to restore joint mobility and reduce pain with a percutaneous technique. This elective admission is for a focused repair using percutaneous instrumentation to address intra-articular scarring. Typical codes: 0RQD3ZZ
An older patient who previously underwent arthroscopic TMJ procedures returns with persistent pain and recurrent joint dysfunction due to residual adhesive bands and partial disk rupture; during an inpatient revision operation, the surgeon performs a percutaneous endoscopic-assisted repair to reconstruct remaining joint fibers and improve function after failed prior interventions. Typical codes: 0RQD4ZZ, 0RQDXZZ

Related Codes

0RQ0-OCCIPITAL-CERVICAL-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Occipital-Cervical Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQ1-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervical Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQ3-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-DISC-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervical Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQ4-CERVICOTHORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQ5-CERVICOTHORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervicothoracic Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQ6-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQ9-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQA-THORACOLUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQB-THORACOLUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-DISC-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracolumbar Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RQC-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT-RIGHT-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joint 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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Temporomandibular Joint, Left Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joint Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

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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 0RQD?

What is the primary purpose of procedures in the Temporomandibular Joint, Left repair group?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is code group 0RQD classified?

How does accurate coding within 0RQD impact inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded in 0RQD?

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 0RQD?

What is the primary purpose of procedures in the Temporomandibular Joint, Left repair group?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is code group 0RQD classified?

How does accurate coding within 0RQD impact inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded in 0RQD?

References