2024 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code XRRG0M8

Replacement of Right Knee Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Medial Meniscus, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8

ICD-10-PCS Code:: XRRG0M8
ICD-10-PCS Code for:: Replace R Knee Jt w Synth Med Menisc, Open, New Tech 8
Is Billable?: Yes - Valid for Submission
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XRRG0M8 is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of replacement of right knee joint with synthetic substitute, medial meniscus, open approach, new technology group 8. The code is valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

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Code Information
PCS Table
Replacement Code
Clinical Classification
Other Similar Codes

XRRG0M8 PCS Table

In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the new technology section and is part of the joints body system, classified under replacement operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is knee joint, right.

Position	Designation	Character	Label	Procedures Notes
1	Section	X	New Technology
2	Body System	R	Joints
3	Operation	R	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
4	BodyPart	G	Knee Joint, Right
5	Approach	0	Open	Involves: Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
6	Device/Substance/Technology	M	Synthetic Substitute, Medial Meniscus
7	Qualifier	8	New Technology Group 8

Replacement Code

XRRG0M8 replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-PCS code(s):

0SRC0JZ - Replacement of R Knee Jt with Synth Sub, Open Approach
0SRC0JZ - Replacement of R Knee Jt with Synth Sub, Open Approach
0SRC0JZ - Replacement of R Knee Jt with Synth Sub, Open Approach
0SRC0JZ - Replacement of R Knee Jt with Synth Sub, Open Approach
0SRC0JZ - Replacement of R Knee Jt with Synth Sub, Open Approach

Clinical Classification

Clinical Category is Knee arthroplasty
CCSR Category Code: MST006
Clinical Domain is Musculoskeletal, Subcutaneous Tissue, and Fascia Procedures - MST contains 30 categories that include procedures performed on the musculoskeletal, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia. Examples include hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, spine fusion, and toe and midfoot amputation.

Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Replacement Knee Joint, Right

What is ICD-10-PCS?

The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2024 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.