0RGA0J0Fusion of Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RGA0J0 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fusion of Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 19 MS-DRGs. The root operation Fusion involves joining together portions of an articular body part rendering the articular body part immobile.
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 | G | Fusion |
| 4 | BodyPart | A | Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | 0 | Anterior Approach, Anterior Column |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0RGA0J0 under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0RGA0J0
Is 0RGA0J0 a billable code?
Yes. 0RGA0J0 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fusion of Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0RGA0J0 mean?
0RGA0J0 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 G is the Operation (Fusion); the 4th character A is the BodyPart (Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character 0 is the Qualifier (Anterior Approach, Anterior Column).
What MS-DRG does 0RGA0J0 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Fusion of Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 426, 427, 428, 447, 448, 450, 451, 456, 457, 458, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 11.0212. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0RGA0J0?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fusion of Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 81.04. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
