0SH034ZInsertion of Internal Fixation Device into Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SH034Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Lumbar Vertebral Joint |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | 4 | Internal Fixation Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0SH034Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0SH034Z
Is 0SH034Z a billable code?
Yes. 0SH034Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0SH034Z mean?
0SH034Z 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Lumbar Vertebral Joint); 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 0SH034Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 515, 516, 517, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.5367 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0SH034Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 80.19. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
