XRG43RBFusion of Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint using Custom-Made Anatomically Designed Interbody Fusion Device, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11

New Technology›Joints›Fusion
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS XRG43RB
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

XRG43RB is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fusion of Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint using Custom-Made Anatomically Designed Interbody Fusion Device, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 14 MS-DRGs. The root operation Fusion involves joining together portions of an articular body part rendering the articular body part immobile. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Spine fusion.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
XRG43RB
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Fusion of Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint using Custom-Made Anatomically Designed Interbody Fusion Device, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11
Short Description
Fusion C-thr Jt w Cust Intbd Fus Dev, Perc, New Tech 11
Parent Code
XRG

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionXNew Technology
2Body SystemRJoints
3OperationGFusion
4BodyPart4Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint
5Approach3Percutaneous
6Device/Substance/TechnologyRInterbody Fusion Device, Custom-Made Anatomically Designed
7QualifierBNew Technology Group 11

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

Cervicothoracic facet joint
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Fusion, Sacroiliac, Internal Fixation Device with Tulip Connector
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Internal Fixation Device with Tulip Connector, Fusion, Joint, Sacroiliac
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New Technology, Fusion, Sacroiliac, Internal Fixation Device with Tulip Connector
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Interbody Fusion Device, Custom-Made Anatomically Designed, Cervicothoracic Vertebral
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Fusion, Cervicothoracic Vertebral, Interbody Fusion Device, Custom-Made Anatomically Designed
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Fusion, Sacroiliac, Internal Fixation Device, Bone-Density-Specific Thread and Porosity Pattern
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Internal Fixation Device, Bone-Density-Specific Thread and Porosity Pattern, Fusion, Joint, Sacroiliac
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New Technology, Fusion, Cervicothoracic Vertebral, Interbody Fusion Device, Custom-Made Anatomically Designed
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New Technology, Fusion, Sacroiliac, Internal Fixation Device, Bone-Density-Specific Thread and Porosity Pattern
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Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.

MST013
Spine fusion
Clinical domain: Musculoskeletal, Subcutaneous Tissue, and Fascia Procedures

Code History

Replaces previously assigned code(s):
  • 0RG43A0 — Fusion C-thor Jt w Intbd Fus Dev, Ant Appr A Col, Perc
  • 0RG43AJ — Fusion C-thor Jt w Intbd Fus Dev, Post Appr A Col, Perc

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Questions About XRG43RB

Is XRG43RB a billable code?

Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fusion of Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint using Custom-Made Anatomically Designed Interbody Fusion Device, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11 on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What do the characters in XRG43RB mean?

The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character X is the Section (New Technology); the 2nd character R is the Body System (Joints); the 3rd character G is the Operation (Fusion); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character R is the Device/Substance/Technology (Interbody Fusion Device, Custom-Made Anatomically Designed); the 7th character B is the Qualifier (New Technology Group 11).

What MS-DRG does XRG43RB group to?

On an inpatient stay, Fusion of Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint using Custom-Made Anatomically Designed Interbody Fusion Device, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11 maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 429, 430, 471, 472, 473, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 8.8413. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.