0SGQ34ZFusion of Left Toe Phalangeal Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Approach

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ICD-10-PCS 0SGQ34Z
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0SGQ34Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fusion of Left Toe Phalangeal Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 503, 504, 505. The root operation Fusion involves joining together portions of an articular body part rendering the articular body part immobile. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Joint fusion (excluding spine).

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0SGQ34Z
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Fusion of Left Toe Phalangeal Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Approach
Short Description
Fusion of L Toe Phalanx Jt with Int Fix, Perc Approach
Parent Code

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemSLower Joints
3OperationGFusion
4BodyPartQToe Phalangeal Joint, Left
5Approach3Percutaneous
6Device4Internal Fixation Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

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Fusion, Toe Phalangeal, Left
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To code fusion of the left toe phalangeal, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Fusion, then the subterms Toe Phalangeal, Left. The index leads to table 0SG, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0SGQ34Z.

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Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.

MST014
Joint fusion (excluding spine)
Clinical domain: Musculoskeletal, Subcutaneous Tissue, and Fascia Procedures

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.

81.17
Other fusion of foot
Approximate match.

Code History

Replaced in the FY 2027 code set by:
  • 0SGQ33Z — Fusion L Toe Phalanx Jt w Int Fix Sustn Comprs, Perc

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Questions About 0SGQ34Z

Is 0SGQ34Z a billable code?

Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fusion of Left Toe Phalangeal Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What do the characters in 0SGQ34Z 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 G is the Operation (Fusion); the 4th character Q is the BodyPart (Toe Phalangeal Joint, Left); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character 4 is the Device (Internal Fixation Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What MS-DRG does 0SGQ34Z group to?

On an inpatient stay, Fusion of Left Toe Phalangeal Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 503, 504, 505, with relative weights from 1.7751 to 2.7756. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0SGQ34Z?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fusion of Left Toe Phalangeal Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 81.17 (Other fusion of foot). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.