0RP44AZRemoval of Interbody Fusion Device from Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RP44AZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Interbody Fusion Device from Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 515, 516, 517. The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from 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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | A | Interbody Fusion Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0RP44AZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0RP44AZ
Is 0RP44AZ a billable code?
Yes. 0RP44AZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Interbody Fusion Device from Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0RP44AZ mean?
0RP44AZ 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character A is the Device (Interbody Fusion Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0RP44AZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Interbody Fusion Device from Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 515, 516, 517, with relative weights from 1.5367 to 3.1869. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0RP44AZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Interbody Fusion Device from Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 80.19. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
