2025 ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 0SG10J1
Fusion of 2 or more Lumbar Vertebral Joints with Synthetic Substitute, Posterior Approach, Posterior Column, Open Approach
- ICD-10-PCS Code:
- 0SG10J1
- ICD-10-PCS Code for:
- Fusion 2-4 L Jt w Synth Sub, Post Appr P Col, Open
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
0SG10J1 is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of fusion of 2 or more lumbar vertebral joints with synthetic substitute, posterior approach, posterior column, open approach. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves joining together portions of an articular body part rendering the articular body part immobile. Procedure code explanation: the body part is joined together by fixation device, bone graft, or other means spinal fusion, ankle arthrodesis
0SG10J1 PCS Table
In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the lower joints body system, classified under fusion operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is lumbar vertebral joints, 2 or more.
| Position | Designation | Character | Label | Procedures Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical | |
| 2 | Body System | S | Lower Joints | |
| 3 | Operation | G | Fusion | Involves: Explanation:
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| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Lumbar Vertebral Joints, 2 or more | |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open | Involves: |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute | Includes:
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| 7 | Qualifier | 1 | Posterior Approach, Posterior Column |
Replaced Code
0SG10J1 was replaced in the 2025 ICD-10-PCS code set with the code(s):
- XRGC0EA - Fusion 2-4 L Jt w Fcet Jt Pair Fus Cge, Open, New Tech 10
Clinical Classification
Spine fusion
CCSR Code: MST013
Clinical Domain: Musculoskeletal, Subcutaneous Tissue, and Fascia Procedures MST contains 30 categories that include procedures performed on the musculoskeletal, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia. Examples include hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, spine fusion, and toe and midfoot amputation.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Below are the ICD-9=PCS code(s) that most closely match this ICD-10-PCS code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.
ICD-9-PCS Code
Code: 8107
Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.
ICD-9-PCS Code
Code: 8162
Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.
ICD-9-PCS Code
Code: 8163
Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.
Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Fusion Lumbar Vertebral Joints, 2 or more
What is ICD-10-PCS?
The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.
