0SN30ZZRelease Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SN30ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Lumbosacral Joint, 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 | 3 | Lumbosacral Joint |
| 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 0SN30ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0SN30ZZ
Is 0SN30ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0SN30ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0SN30ZZ mean?
0SN30ZZ 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 3 is the BodyPart (Lumbosacral Joint); 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 0SN30ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Lumbosacral Joint, 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 0SN30ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 80.49. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
