0SPB0EZRemoval of Articulating Spacer from Left Hip Joint, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SPB0EZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Articulating Spacer from Left Hip Joint, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 7 MS-DRGs. The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Hip arthroplasty.
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 | B | Hip Joint, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | E | Articulating Spacer |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Code History
- 0SPB08Z — Removal of Spacer from Left Hip Joint, Open Approach
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Questions About 0SPB0EZ
Is 0SPB0EZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Articulating Spacer from Left Hip Joint, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0SPB0EZ mean?
The code 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 B is the BodyPart (Hip Joint, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character E is the Device (Articulating Spacer); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0SPB0EZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Articulating Spacer from Left Hip Joint, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 403, 404, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, with relative weights from 2.4822 to 5.0197. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
