0RUA0JZSupplement Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RUA0JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Supplement Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, 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 Supplement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a portion 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 | U | Supplement |
| 4 | BodyPart | A | Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0RUA0JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0RUA0JZ
Is 0RUA0JZ a billable code?
Yes. 0RUA0JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Supplement Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0RUA0JZ mean?
0RUA0JZ 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 U is the Operation (Supplement); the 4th character A is the BodyPart (Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0RUA0JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Supplement Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, 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 0RUA0JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Supplement Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 81.96 and 84.59. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
