0SP30AZRemoval of Interbody Fusion Device from Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SP30AZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Interbody Fusion Device from Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 515, 516, 517. 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 | A | Interbody Fusion Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0SP30AZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0SP30AZ
Is 0SP30AZ a billable code?
Yes. 0SP30AZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Interbody Fusion Device from Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0SP30AZ mean?
0SP30AZ 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 A is the Device (Interbody Fusion Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0SP30AZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Interbody Fusion Device from Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 515, 516, 517, with relative weights from 1.5367 to 3.1869. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0SP30AZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Interbody Fusion Device from Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 80.19. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
