0RB60ZZExcision of Thoracic Vertebral Joint, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RB60ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Thoracic Vertebral Joint, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Joint tissue excision (excluding discectomy).
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 | R | Upper Joints |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Thoracic Vertebral Joint |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code synovectomy of the upper joint, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Synovectomy, then the subterm Upper joint. The index leads to table 0RB, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0RB60ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0RB60ZZ
Is 0RB60ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Thoracic Vertebral Joint, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0RB60ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character R is the Body System (Upper Joints); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Thoracic Vertebral Joint); 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 0RB60ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Thoracic Vertebral Joint, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.1267 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0RB60ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Thoracic Vertebral Joint, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 03.09 (Other exploration and decompression of spinal canal), 80.79 (Synovectomy, other specified sites), and 80.99 (Other excision of joint, other specified sites). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
