0SGG44ZFusion of Left Ankle Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SGG44Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fusion of Left Ankle Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 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 | G | Ankle Joint, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | 4 | Internal Fixation Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0SGG44Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0SGG43Z — Fusion L Ankle Jt w Int Fix Sustn Comprs, Perc Endo
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Questions About 0SGG44Z
Is 0SGG44Z a billable code?
Yes. 0SGG44Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fusion of Left Ankle Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0SGG44Z mean?
0SGG44Z 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 G is the BodyPart (Ankle Joint, Left); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character 4 is the Device (Internal Fixation Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0SGG44Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Fusion of Left Ankle Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 492, 493, 494, 628, 629, 630, 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 0SGG44Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fusion of Left Ankle Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 81.11. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
