0SG04AJFusion of Lumbar Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SG04AJ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fusion of Lumbar Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 19 MS-DRGs. The root operation Fusion involves joining together portions of an articular body part rendering the articular body part immobile.
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 | G | Fusion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Lumbar Vertebral Joint |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | A | Interbody Fusion Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | J | Posterior Approach, Anterior Column |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0SG04AJ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- XRGB4R7 — Fusion Lum Jt w Cust Intbd Fus Dev, Perc Endo, New Tech 7
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Questions About 0SG04AJ
Is 0SG04AJ a billable code?
Yes. 0SG04AJ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fusion of Lumbar Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0SG04AJ mean?
0SG04AJ 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 G is the Operation (Fusion); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Lumbar Vertebral Joint); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character A is the Device (Interbody Fusion Device); the 7th character J is the Qualifier (Posterior Approach, Anterior Column).
What MS-DRG does 0SG04AJ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Fusion of Lumbar Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 426, 427, 428, 447, 448, 450, 451, 456, 457, 458, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 11.0212. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0SG04AJ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fusion of Lumbar Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 81.08 and 84.51. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
