0SNN0ZZRelease Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SNN0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 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 | N | Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Left |
| 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 0SNN0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0SNN0ZZ
Is 0SNN0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0SNN0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0SNN0ZZ mean?
0SNN0ZZ 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 N is the BodyPart (Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Left); 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 0SNN0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 503, 504, 505, 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 0SNN0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 80.48. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
