0PN Release - Upper Bones ICD-10-PCS
The 0PN code range contains 82 ICD-10-PCS codes for Release procedures on the upper bones. 81 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Release: Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force.
Codes in the 0PN Range 82 codes · 81 billable
- 0PN Upper Bones, ReleaseNon-billable header
- 0PN00ZZ Release Sternum, Open Approach
- 0PN03ZZ Release Sternum, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PN04ZZ Release Sternum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PN10ZZ Release 1 to 2 Ribs, Open Approach
- 0PN13ZZ Release 1 to 2 Ribs, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PN14ZZ Release 1 to 2 Ribs, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PN20ZZ Release 3 or More Ribs, Open Approach
- 0PN23ZZ Release 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PN24ZZ Release 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PN30ZZ Release Cervical Vertebra, Open Approach
- 0PN33ZZ Release Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PN34ZZ Release Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PN40ZZ Release Thoracic Vertebra, Open Approach
- 0PN43ZZ Release Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PN44ZZ Release Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PN50ZZ Release Right Scapula, Open Approach
- 0PN53ZZ Release Right Scapula, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PN54ZZ Release Right Scapula, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PN60ZZ Release Left Scapula, Open Approach
- 0PN63ZZ Release Left Scapula, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PN64ZZ Release Left Scapula, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PN70ZZ Release Right Glenoid Cavity, Open Approach
- 0PN73ZZ Release Right Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PN74ZZ Release Right Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PN80ZZ Release Left Glenoid Cavity, Open Approach
- 0PN83ZZ Release Left Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PN84ZZ Release Left Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PN90ZZ Release Right Clavicle, Open Approach
- 0PN93ZZ Release Right Clavicle, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PN94ZZ Release Right Clavicle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNB0ZZ Release Left Clavicle, Open Approach
- 0PNB3ZZ Release Left Clavicle, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNB4ZZ Release Left Clavicle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNC0ZZ Release Right Humeral Head, Open Approach
- 0PNC3ZZ Release Right Humeral Head, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNC4ZZ Release Right Humeral Head, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PND0ZZ Release Left Humeral Head, Open Approach
- 0PND3ZZ Release Left Humeral Head, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PND4ZZ Release Left Humeral Head, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNF0ZZ Release Right Humeral Shaft, Open Approach
- 0PNF3ZZ Release Right Humeral Shaft, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNF4ZZ Release Right Humeral Shaft, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNG0ZZ Release Left Humeral Shaft, Open Approach
- 0PNG3ZZ Release Left Humeral Shaft, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNG4ZZ Release Left Humeral Shaft, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNH0ZZ Release Right Radius, Open Approach
- 0PNH3ZZ Release Right Radius, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNH4ZZ Release Right Radius, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNJ0ZZ Release Left Radius, Open Approach
- 0PNJ3ZZ Release Left Radius, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNJ4ZZ Release Left Radius, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNK0ZZ Release Right Ulna, Open Approach
- 0PNK3ZZ Release Right Ulna, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNK4ZZ Release Right Ulna, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNL0ZZ Release Left Ulna, Open Approach
- 0PNL3ZZ Release Left Ulna, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNL4ZZ Release Left Ulna, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNM0ZZ Release Right Carpal, Open Approach
- 0PNM3ZZ Release Right Carpal, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNM4ZZ Release Right Carpal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNN0ZZ Release Left Carpal, Open Approach
- 0PNN3ZZ Release Left Carpal, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNN4ZZ Release Left Carpal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNP0ZZ Release Right Metacarpal, Open Approach
- 0PNP3ZZ Release Right Metacarpal, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNP4ZZ Release Right Metacarpal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNQ0ZZ Release Left Metacarpal, Open Approach
- 0PNQ3ZZ Release Left Metacarpal, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNQ4ZZ Release Left Metacarpal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNR0ZZ Release Right Thumb Phalanx, Open Approach
- 0PNR3ZZ Release Right Thumb Phalanx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNR4ZZ Release Right Thumb Phalanx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNS0ZZ Release Left Thumb Phalanx, Open Approach
- 0PNS3ZZ Release Left Thumb Phalanx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNS4ZZ Release Left Thumb Phalanx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNT0ZZ Release Right Finger Phalanx, Open Approach
- 0PNT3ZZ Release Right Finger Phalanx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNT4ZZ Release Right Finger Phalanx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0PNV0ZZ Release Left Finger Phalanx, Open Approach
- 0PNV3ZZ Release Left Finger Phalanx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0PNV4ZZ Release Left Finger Phalanx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 0PN Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Release (code 0PN) in the Medical and Surgical section involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or other means. This procedure restores normal function to the affected part, often by relieving constriction or adhesions.
This operation is applicable to the Upper Bones in various locations, including the Sternum, ribs, vertebrae (cervical and thoracic), scapula, glenoid cavity, clavicle, humeral head and shaft, radius, ulna, carpal bones, metacarpals, and phalanges of the thumb and fingers. The procedure can be performed via multiple approaches such as Open, Percutaneous, and Percutaneous Endoscopic. For example, Release of the Sternum can be coded as 0PN00ZZ (Open Approach) or 0PN04ZZ (Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach). Similarly, releasing 1 to 2 ribs is captured under codes like 0PN10ZZ (Open Approach) and 0PN14ZZ (Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach). These detailed codes enable precise documentation of the procedure’s target bone and chosen surgical technique.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0PN range?
Of the 82 codes in this range, 81 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0PN range classify?
The range classifies Release procedures, freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force, performed on the upper bones. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
