0RGD44ZFusion of Left Temporomandibular Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RGD44Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fusion of Left Temporomandibular Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Fusion involves joining together portions of an articular body part rendering the articular body part immobile. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Joint fusion (excluding spine).
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 | D | Temporomandibular Joint, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | 4 | Internal Fixation 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 fusion of the left temporomandibular, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Fusion, then the subterms Temporomandibular, Left. The index leads to table 0RG, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0RGD44Z.
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 0RGD44Z
Is 0RGD44Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fusion of Left Temporomandibular Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0RGD44Z 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 G is the Operation (Fusion); the 4th character D is the BodyPart (Temporomandibular Joint, Left); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character 4 is the Device (Internal Fixation Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0RGD44Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Fusion of Left Temporomandibular Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 515, 516, 517, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2335 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0RGD44Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fusion of Left Temporomandibular Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 76.99 (Other operations on facial bones and joints). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
