3E0U0GBIntroduction of Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein into Joints, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
3E0U0GB is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Introduction of Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein into Joints, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Introduction involves putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Administration of therapeutic substances, NEC.
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 | 3 | Administration |
| 2 | Body System | E | Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Operation | 0 | Introduction |
| 4 | BodySystem/Region | U | Joints |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Substance | G | Other Therapeutic Substance |
| 7 | Qualifier | B | Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein |
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.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- XW0U0CC — Introduce rhBMP-2 Collg Scafld in Jt, Open, New Tech 12
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Questions About 3E0U0GB
Is 3E0U0GB a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Introduction of Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein into Joints, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 3E0U0GB mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 3 is the Section (Administration); the 2nd character E is the Body System (Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 0 is the Operation (Introduction); the 4th character U is the BodySystem/Region (Joints); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character G is the Substance (Other Therapeutic Substance); the 7th character B is the Qualifier (Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 3E0U0GB?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Introduction of Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein into Joints, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 84.52 (Insertion of recombinant bone morphogenetic protein). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
