XRHB018Insertion of Posterior Spinal Motion Preservation Device into Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8
- Billable / Specific Code
XRHB018 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Posterior Spinal Motion Preservation Device into Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 10 MS-DRGs. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Implantation. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Arthroplasty of other joint (excluding knee and hip).
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 | R | Joints |
| 3 | Operation | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Lumbar Vertebral Joint |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device/Substance/Technology | 1 | Posterior Spinal Motion Preservation Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | 8 | New Technology Group 8 |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to XRHB018 as Implantation. These index entries lead to this code:
To code implantation, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Implantation. The entry lists XRHB018 directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Code History
- 0SH00DZ — Insertion of Facet Stabl Dev into Lum Jt, Open Approach
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Questions About XRHB018
Is XRHB018 a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Posterior Spinal Motion Preservation Device into Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8 on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for implantation?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Implantation under code XRHB018, Insertion of Posterior Spinal Motion Preservation Device into Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.
What do the characters in XRHB018 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Lumbar Vertebral Joint); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 1 is the Device/Substance/Technology (Posterior Spinal Motion Preservation Device); the 7th character 8 is the Qualifier (New Technology Group 8).
What MS-DRG does XRHB018 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Posterior Spinal Motion Preservation Device into Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8 maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 518, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
