0SHD08ZInsertion of Spacer into Left Knee Joint, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SHD08Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Spacer into Left Knee Joint, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 400, 488, 489. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Knee arthroplasty.
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 | D | Knee Joint, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 8 | Spacer |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0SRD0EZ — Replacement of Left Knee Joint with Artc Spcr, Open Approach
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Questions About 0SHD08Z
Is 0SHD08Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Spacer into Left Knee Joint, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0SHD08Z 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character D is the BodyPart (Knee Joint, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 8 is the Device (Spacer); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0SHD08Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Spacer into Left Knee Joint, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 400, 488, 489, with relative weights from 1.3116 to 2.2201. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0SHD08Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Spacer into Left Knee Joint, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 84.56 (Insertion or replacement of (cement) spacer). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
