0SR20JZReplacement of Lumbar Vertebral Disc with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
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0SR20JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Lumbar Vertebral Disc with Synthetic Substitute, 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 Replacement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part. Medicare may not cover this procedure; review the non-covered procedure codes over age 60 edit.
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 | R | Replacement |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Lumbar Vertebral Disc |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0SR20JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0SR20JZ
Is 0SR20JZ a billable code?
Yes. 0SR20JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Lumbar Vertebral Disc with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0SR20JZ mean?
0SR20JZ 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 R is the Operation (Replacement); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Lumbar Vertebral Disc); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0SR20JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Lumbar Vertebral Disc with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 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.
Is 0SR20JZ covered by Medicare?
Review coverage carefully. The Medicare Code Editor applies a non-covered procedure codes over age 60 edit to 0SR20JZ, which can affect payment for Replacement of Lumbar Vertebral Disc with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0SR20JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Lumbar Vertebral Disc with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 84.65. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
