0SN20ZZRelease Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SN20ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Open 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 Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
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 | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Lumbar Vertebral Disc |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0SN20ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0SN20ZZ
Is 0SN20ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0SN20ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0SN20ZZ mean?
0SN20ZZ 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 N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Lumbar Vertebral Disc); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0SN20ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 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 0SN20ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 80.49. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
