0SNLower Joints, Release

Medical and Surgical›Lower Joints›Release
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0SN
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0SN is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Lower Joints, Release, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0SN
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Lower Joints, Release
Short Description
Lower Joints, Release

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
3OperationNRelease

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Questions About 0SN

Is 0SN a billable code?

No. 0SN is an incomplete heading for Lower Joints, Release and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0SN00ZZ, 0SN03ZZ, and 0SN04ZZ.