0RB90ZZExcision of Thoracic Vertebral Disc, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RB90ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Thoracic Vertebral Disc, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 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 Vertebral 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 | 9 | Thoracic Vertebral Disc |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups 0RB90ZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0RB90ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0RB90ZZ
Is 0RB90ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0RB90ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Thoracic Vertebral Disc, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0RB90ZZ mean?
0RB90ZZ 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 9 is the BodyPart (Thoracic Vertebral Disc); 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 0RB90ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Thoracic Vertebral Disc, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 518, 519, 520, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0RB90ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Thoracic Vertebral Disc, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 80.51. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
