XNS40C7Reposition of Thoracic Vertebra using Posterior (Dynamic) Distraction Device, Open Approach, New Technology Group 7
- Billable / Specific Code
XNS40C7 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition of Thoracic Vertebra using Posterior (Dynamic) Distraction Device, Open Approach, New Technology Group 7. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 18 MS-DRGs. The root operation Reposition involves moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, 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 | X | New Technology |
| 2 | Body System | N | Bones |
| 3 | Operation | S | Reposition |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Thoracic Vertebra |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device/Substance/Technology | C | Posterior (Dynamic) Distraction Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | 7 | New Technology Group 7 |
Code History
- 0PS404Z — Reposition Thoracic Vertebra with Int Fix, Open Approach
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Questions About XNS40C7
Is XNS40C7 a billable code?
Yes. XNS40C7 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition of Thoracic Vertebra using Posterior (Dynamic) Distraction Device, Open Approach, New Technology Group 7 on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in XNS40C7 mean?
XNS40C7 breaks down character by character: the 1st character X is the Section (New Technology); the 2nd character N is the Body System (Bones); the 3rd character S is the Operation (Reposition); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Thoracic Vertebra); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character C is the Device/Substance/Technology (Posterior (Dynamic) Distraction Device); the 7th character 7 is the Qualifier (New Technology Group 7).
What MS-DRG does XNS40C7 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reposition of Thoracic Vertebra using Posterior (Dynamic) Distraction Device, Open Approach, New Technology Group 7 maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 518, 519, 520, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
