0SP308ZRemoval of Spacer from Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SP308Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Spacer from Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part.
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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Lumbosacral Joint |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 8 | Spacer |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0SP308Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0SP308Z
Is 0SP308Z a billable code?
Yes. 0SP308Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Spacer from Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0SP308Z mean?
0SP308Z 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Lumbosacral Joint); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 8 is the Device (Spacer); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0SP308Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Spacer from Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 84.57. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
