0PS44ZZReposition Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0PS44ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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
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 | S | Reposition |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Thoracic Vertebra |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0PS44ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0PS44ZZ
Is 0PS44ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0PS44ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0PS44ZZ mean?
0PS44ZZ 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 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0PS44ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reposition Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0PS44ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 35.3. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
