XNR is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for New Technology, Bones, Replacement, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. 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
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| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | X | New Technology |
| 2 | Body System | N | Bones |
| 3 | Operation | R | Replacement |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code new technology of the talar prosthesis synthetic substitute, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at New Technology, then the subterm Talar Prosthesis Synthetic Substitute. The index leads to table XNR, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code XNR.
