Upper Joints (0R) ICD-10-PCS
The 0R body system covers Medical and Surgical procedures on upper joints, with 4,113 ICD-10-PCS codes across 16 root operations, 4,097 of them billable in fiscal year 2027. Each root operation defines a distinct procedural objective, and the info icons show the official definition with a preview of the codes inside.
Root Operations in This Body System 16 operations · 4,113 codes
| Chars 1–3 | Root Operation | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0R2 | ChangeTaking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane | 3 | 2 |
| 0R5 | DestructionPhysical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force or a destructive agent | 88 | 87 |
| 0R9 | DrainageTaking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part | 262 | 261 |
| 0RB | ExcisionCutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part | 175 | 174 |
| 0RC | ExtirpationTaking or cutting out solid matter from a body part | 88 | 87 |
| 0RG | FusionJoining together portions of an articular body part rendering the articular body part immobile | 583 | 582 |
| 0RH | InsertionPutting in a non-biological appliance that monitors, assists, performs or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part | 319 | 318 |
| 0RJ | InspectionVisually and/or manually exploring a body part | 117 | 116 |
| 0RN | ReleaseFreeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force | 117 | 116 |
| 0RP | RemovalTaking out or off a device from a body part | 744 | 743 |
| 0RQ | RepairRestoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function | 117 | 116 |
| 0RR | ReplacementPutting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part | 98 | 97 |
| 0RS | RepositionMoving to its normal location or other suitable location all or a portion of a body part | 249 | 248 |
| 0RT | ResectionCutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part | 26 | 25 |
| 0RU | SupplementPutting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a body part | 262 | 261 |
| 0RW | RevisionCorrecting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device | 865 | 864 |
The info icon shows the official root operation definition and previews the codes in that range.
About the 0R Body System
These codes cover procedures on upper joints and specified vertebral discs. The body-part character distinguishes sites such as the jaw, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and finger joints, including right and left sides where listed.
Some procedures drain fluid or gas, remove solid matter, cut out part or all of a body part, or destroy it. Others free a constrained body part, move it into position, inspect it, or repair it. Fusion joins portions of a joint so it cannot move. Replacement puts material in place of a body part, while supplement reinforces it. Device procedures include insertion, removal, change, and revision of a device or its position.
FY 2027 changes: The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS update, effective October 1, 2026, added 6 codes in this body system. Table with changes: 0RG Fusion.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the 0R body system?
The 0R body system contains 4,113 ICD-10-PCS codes in FY 2027, organized into 16 root operations. 4,097 of them are billable on inpatient claims.
What is a root operation?
The root operation is the third character of every ICD-10-PCS code and names the objective of the procedure. Drainage takes fluid out, Excision cuts out a portion of a body part, and Resection removes all of one. Picking the right root operation is the central skill of PCS coding, so each one above carries its official CMS definition.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
