Version 2024
Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 0RGA0AJ

Fusion of Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach

ICD-10-PCS Code:
0RGA0AJ
ICD-10-PCS Code for:
Fusion T-lum Jt w Intbd Fus Dev, Post Appr A Col, Open
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
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0RGA0AJ is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of fusion of thoracolumbar vertebral joint with interbody fusion device, posterior approach, anterior column, open approach. The code is valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

0RGA0AJ 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 thoracolumbar vertebral joint.

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 A Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint Includes:
  • Thoracolumbar facet joint
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 J Posterior Approach, Anterior Column

Replaced Code

0RGA0AJ was replaced in the 2024 ICD-10-PCS code set with the code(s):

  • XRGA0F3 - Fusion T-lum Jt w Radluc Por IFD, Open, New Tech 3
  • XRGA0F3 - Fusion T-lum Jt w Radluc Por IFD, Open, New Tech 3
  • XRGA0F3 - Fusion T-lum Jt w Radluc Por IFD, Open, New Tech 3
  • XRGA0R7 - Fusion T-lum Jt w Cust Intbd Fus Dev, Open, New Tech 7
  • XRGA0R7 - Fusion T-lum Jt w Cust Intbd Fus Dev, Open, New Tech 7
  • XRGA0R7 - Fusion T-lum Jt w Cust Intbd Fus Dev, Open, New Tech 7

Clinical Classification

Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Fusion Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint

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.