2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code XW0U0GA
Introduction of Vancomycin Hydrochloride and Tobramycin Sulfate Anti-Infective, Temporary Irrigation Spacer System into Joints, Open Approach, New Technology Group 10
- ICD-10-PCS Code:
- XW0U0GA
- ICD-10-PCS Code for:
- Introduce Vanco/Tobra Tmp Irrig Sys in Jt, Open, New Tech 1
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
XW0U0GA is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of introduction of vancomycin hydrochloride and tobramycin sulfate anti-infective, temporary irrigation spacer system into joints, open approach, new technology group 10. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products.
XW0U0GA 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 anatomical regions body system, classified under introduction operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is joints.
| Position | Designation | Character | Label | Procedures Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | X | New Technology | |
| 2 | Body System | W | Anatomical Regions | |
| 3 | Operation | 0 | Introduction | Involves: |
| 4 | BodyPart | U | Joints | |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open | Involves: |
| 6 | Device/Substance/Technology | G | Vancomycin Hydrochloride and Tobramycin Sulfate Anti-Infective, Temporary Irrigation Spacer System | Includes:
|
| 7 | Qualifier | A | New Technology Group 10 |
New 2025 ICD-10-PCS Code
XW0U0GA is new to ICD-10-PCS code set for the FY 2025, effective October 1, 2022.
Replacement Code
XW0U0GA replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-PCS code(s):
- 3E0U029 - Introduction of Oth Anti-infect into Joint, Open Approach
- 3E0U029 - Introduction of Oth Anti-infect into Joint, Open Approach
- 3E0U029 - Introduction of Oth Anti-infect into Joint, Open Approach
- 3E0U029 - Introduction of Oth Anti-infect into Joint, Open Approach
- 3E0U029 - Introduction of Oth Anti-infect into Joint, Open Approach
- 3E0U029 - Introduction of Oth Anti-infect into Joint, Open Approach
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 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
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.
