0PR04JZReplacement of Sternum with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PR04JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Sternum with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. 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 | P | Upper Bones |
| 3 | Operation | R | Replacement |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Sternum |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0PR04JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PR04JZ
Is 0PR04JZ a billable code?
Yes. 0PR04JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Sternum with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PR04JZ mean?
0PR04JZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character P is the Body System (Upper Bones); the 3rd character R is the Operation (Replacement); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Sternum); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0PR04JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Sternum with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 166, 167, 168, 515, 516, 517, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 3.8393. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0PR04JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Sternum with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 78.41. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
