0SCN0ZZExtirpation of Matter from Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SCN0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Musculoskeletal procedures, NEC.
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 | S | Lower Joints |
| 3 | Operation | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | N | Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code extirpation of the left Metatarsal-Phalangeal joint, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Joint, Metatarsal-Phalangeal, Left. The index leads to table 0SC, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0SCN0ZZ.
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 0SCN0ZZ
Is 0SCN0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0SCN0ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character S is the Body System (Lower Joints); the 3rd character C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character N is the BodyPart (Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0SCN0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 503, 504, 505, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 3.8962. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0SCN0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 80.18 (Other arthrotomy, foot and toe). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
