0MNC0ZZRelease Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0MNC0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 500, 501, 502. The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
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 | M | Bursae and Ligaments |
| 3 | Operation | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0MNC0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0MNC0ZZ
Is 0MNC0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0MNC0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0MNC0ZZ mean?
0MNC0ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character M is the Body System (Bursae and Ligaments); the 3rd character N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0MNC0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 500, 501, 502, with relative weights from 1.3459 to 3.1648. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0MNC0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 83.91. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
