0RRK0J7Replacement of Left Shoulder Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Glenoid Surface, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RRK0J7 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Left Shoulder Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Glenoid Surface, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 7 MS-DRGs. The root operation Replacement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Arthroplasty of other joint (excluding knee and hip).
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 | R | Replacement |
| 4 | BodyPart | K | Shoulder Joint, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | 7 | Glenoid Surface |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code replacement of the left shoulder joint, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Replacement, then the subterms Joint, Shoulder, Left. The index leads to table 0RR, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0RRK0J7.
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 0RRK0J7
Is 0RRK0J7 a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Left Shoulder Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Glenoid Surface, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0RRK0J7 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 R is the Operation (Replacement); the 4th character K is the BodyPart (Shoulder Joint, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character 7 is the Qualifier (Glenoid Surface).
What MS-DRG does 0RRK0J7 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Left Shoulder Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Glenoid Surface, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 483, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0RRK0J7?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Left Shoulder Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Glenoid Surface, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 81.81 (Partial shoulder replacement). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
