0RH00CZInsertion of Pedicle-Based Spinal Stabilization Device into Occipital-cervical Joint, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RH00CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Pedicle-Based Spinal Stabilization Device into Occipital-cervical Joint, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Occipital-cervical Joint |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | C | Spinal Stabilization Device, Pedicle-Based |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0RH00CZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0RH00CZ
Is 0RH00CZ a billable code?
Yes. 0RH00CZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Pedicle-Based Spinal Stabilization Device into Occipital-cervical Joint, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0RH00CZ mean?
0RH00CZ 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Occipital-cervical Joint); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character C is the Device (Spinal Stabilization Device, Pedicle-Based); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0RH00CZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Pedicle-Based Spinal Stabilization Device into Occipital-cervical Joint, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 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 0RH00CZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Pedicle-Based Spinal Stabilization Device into Occipital-cervical Joint, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 84.82. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
