0RPN38ZRemoval of Spacer from Right Wrist Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RPN38Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Spacer from Right Wrist Joint, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | N | Wrist Joint, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | 8 | Spacer |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0RPN38Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0RPN38Z
Is 0RPN38Z a billable code?
Yes. 0RPN38Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Spacer from Right Wrist Joint, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0RPN38Z mean?
0RPN38Z 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 N is the BodyPart (Wrist Joint, Right); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character 8 is the Device (Spacer); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0RPN38Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Spacer from Right Wrist Joint, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 84.57. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
