0S2 Change - Lower Joints ICD-10-PCS
The 0S2 code range contains 3 ICD-10-PCS codes for Change procedures on the lower joints. 2 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Change: Taking 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.
Codes in the 0S2 Range 3 codes · 2 billable
About the 0S2 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Change (code 0S2) refers to the removal and replacement of a device in or on a body part without cutting out or putting in the body part itself. In the Medical and Surgical section, this operation commonly applies to procedures involving joints.
Within the Lower Joints body system, Change involves replacing devices such as drainage tubes or other implanted devices through an External Approach. For example, the code 0S2YZX0Z specifies changing a Drainage Device in the Lower Joint externally, while 0S2YXYZ covers changing other types of devices in this region with the same approach. These codes highlight the precision of ICD-10-PCS in documenting procedures related to device management in joints, ensuring clear clinical and billing records.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0S2 range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 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 0S2 range classify?
The range classifies Change procedures, taking 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, performed on the lower joints. 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.
