0SNBXZZRelease Left Hip Joint, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SNBXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Left Hip Joint, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | B | Hip Joint, Left |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0SNBXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0SNBXZZ
Is 0SNBXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0SNBXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Left Hip Joint, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0SNBXZZ mean?
0SNBXZZ 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 B is the BodyPart (Hip Joint, Left); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0SNBXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Left Hip Joint, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.26. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
