0RHA0CZInsertion of Pedicle-Based Spinal Stabilization Device into Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RHA0CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Pedicle-Based Spinal Stabilization Device into Thoracolumbar Vertebral 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 | A | Thoracolumbar Vertebral 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 0RHA0CZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- XRHA0FA — Insert Pdcl Ca/PK Stblz in T-lum Jt, Open, New Tech 10
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Questions About 0RHA0CZ
Is 0RHA0CZ a billable code?
Yes. 0RHA0CZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Pedicle-Based Spinal Stabilization Device into Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0RHA0CZ mean?
0RHA0CZ 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 A is the BodyPart (Thoracolumbar Vertebral 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 0RHA0CZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Pedicle-Based Spinal Stabilization Device into Thoracolumbar Vertebral 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 0RHA0CZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Pedicle-Based Spinal Stabilization Device into Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 84.82. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
