0SRB049Replacement of Left Hip Joint with Ceramic on Polyethylene Synthetic Substitute, Cemented, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SRB049 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Left Hip Joint with Ceramic on Polyethylene Synthetic Substitute, Cemented, 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.
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 | B | Hip Joint, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 4 | Synthetic Substitute, Ceramic on Polyethylene |
| 7 | Qualifier | 9 | Cemented |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0SRB049 under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0SRB069 — Replace of L Hip Jt with Zirc on Poly, Cement, Open Approach
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About 0SRB049
Is 0SRB049 a billable code?
Yes. 0SRB049 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Left Hip Joint with Ceramic on Polyethylene Synthetic Substitute, Cemented, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0SRB049 mean?
0SRB049 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 B is the BodyPart (Hip Joint, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 4 is the Device (Synthetic Substitute, Ceramic on Polyethylene); the 7th character 9 is the Qualifier (Cemented).
What MS-DRG does 0SRB049 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Left Hip Joint with Ceramic on Polyethylene Synthetic Substitute, Cemented, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 461, 462, 469, 470, 521, 522, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 5.3606. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0SRB049?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Left Hip Joint with Ceramic on Polyethylene Synthetic Substitute, Cemented, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 81.51 and 77. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
