0MRC0JZReplacement of Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0MRC0JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament with Synthetic Substitute, 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 Replacement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part.
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 | R | Replacement |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0MRC0JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0MQC0ZZ — Repair Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
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Questions About 0MRC0JZ
Is 0MRC0JZ a billable code?
Yes. 0MRC0JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0MRC0JZ mean?
0MRC0JZ 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 R is the Operation (Replacement); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0MRC0JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament with Synthetic Substitute, 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 0MRC0JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 81.96. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
