Version 2024
Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 0RG80A0

Fusion of 8 or more Thoracic Vertebral Joints with Interbody Fusion Device, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach

ICD-10-PCS Code:
0RG80A0
ICD-10-PCS Code for:
Fusion >7 T Jt w Intbd Fus Dev, Ant Appr A Col, Open
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
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0RG80A0 is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of fusion of 8 or more thoracic vertebral joints with interbody fusion device, anterior approach, anterior column, open approach. The code is valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

0RG80A0 PCS Table

In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the upper joints body system, classified under fusion operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is thoracic vertebral joints, 8 or more.

Position Designation Character Label Procedures Notes
1 Section 0 Medical and Surgical
2 Body System R Upper Joints
3 Operation G Fusion

Involves:
Joining together portions of an articular body part rendering the articular body part immobile

Explanation:
The body part is joined together by fixation device, bone graft, or other means

Includes:
  • Spinal fusion, ankle arthrodesis
4 BodyPart 8 Thoracic Vertebral Joints, 8 or more  
5 Approach 0 Open

Involves:
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

6 Device A Interbody Fusion Device
7 Qualifier 0 Anterior Approach, Anterior Column

Replaced Code

0RG80A0 was replaced in the 2024 ICD-10-PCS code set with the code(s):

  • XRG80F3 - Fusion >7 T Jt w Radluc Por IFD, Open, New Tech 3
  • XRG80F3 - Fusion >7 T Jt w Radluc Por IFD, Open, New Tech 3
  • XRG80F3 - Fusion >7 T Jt w Radluc Por IFD, Open, New Tech 3

Clinical Classification

Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Fusion Thoracic Vertebral Joints, 8 or more

What is ICD-10-PCS?

The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2024 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.