0PS403ZReposition Thoracic Vertebra with Spinal Stabilization Device, Vertebral Body Tether, Open Approach

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 0PS403Z
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0PS403Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Thoracic Vertebra with Spinal Stabilization Device, Vertebral Body Tether, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 18 MS-DRGs. The root operation Reposition involves moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0PS403Z
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Reposition Thoracic Vertebra with Spinal Stabilization Device, Vertebral Body Tether, Open Approach
Parent Code
Short Description
Reposition Thor Vertebra w Spin Stab Dev, VBT, Open

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemPUpper Bones
3OperationSReposition
4BodyPart4Thoracic Vertebra
5Approach0Open
6Device3Spinal Stabilization Device, Vertebral Body Tether
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Code History

Replaces previously assigned code(s):
  • 0PS404Z — Reposition Thoracic Vertebra with Int Fix, Open Approach

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Questions About 0PS403Z

Is 0PS403Z a billable code?

Yes. 0PS403Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Thoracic Vertebra with Spinal Stabilization Device, Vertebral Body Tether, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 0PS403Z mean?

0PS403Z 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 S is the Operation (Reposition); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Thoracic Vertebra); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 3 is the Device (Spinal Stabilization Device, Vertebral Body Tether); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What MS-DRG does 0PS403Z group to?

On an inpatient stay, Reposition Thoracic Vertebra with Spinal Stabilization Device, Vertebral Body Tether, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 518, 519, 520, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.