0JH608ZInsertion of Defibrillator Generator into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0JH608Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Defibrillator Generator into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 245, 275, 276, 277. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Pacemaker and defibrillator procedures.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | J | Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia |
| 3 | Operation | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 8 | Defibrillator Generator |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- XHH80JC — Insert CCM w Dfib in Chest Subcu Fasc, Open, New Tech 12
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Questions About 0JH608Z
Is 0JH608Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Defibrillator Generator into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0JH608Z mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character J is the Body System (Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia); the 3rd character H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 8 is the Device (Defibrillator Generator); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0JH608Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Defibrillator Generator into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 245, 275, 276, 277, with relative weights from 4.6462 to 7.1571. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0JH608Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Defibrillator Generator into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 37.96 (Implantation of automatic cardioverter/defibrillator pulse generator only). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
