0SN Release - Lower Joints ICD-10-PCS
The 0SN code range contains 89 ICD-10-PCS codes for Release procedures on the lower joints. 88 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 0SN Range 89 codes · 88 billable
- 0SN Lower Joints, ReleaseNon-billable header
- 0SN00ZZ Release Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach
- 0SN03ZZ Release Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SN04ZZ Release Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SN0XZZ Release Lumbar Vertebral Joint, External Approach
- 0SN20ZZ Release Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach
- 0SN23ZZ Release Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SN24ZZ Release Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SN2XZZ Release Lumbar Vertebral Disc, External Approach
- 0SN30ZZ Release Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach
- 0SN33ZZ Release Lumbosacral Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SN34ZZ Release Lumbosacral Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SN3XZZ Release Lumbosacral Joint, External Approach
- 0SN40ZZ Release Lumbosacral Disc, Open Approach
- 0SN43ZZ Release Lumbosacral Disc, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SN44ZZ Release Lumbosacral Disc, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SN4XZZ Release Lumbosacral Disc, External Approach
- 0SN50ZZ Release Sacrococcygeal Joint, Open Approach
- 0SN53ZZ Release Sacrococcygeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SN54ZZ Release Sacrococcygeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SN5XZZ Release Sacrococcygeal Joint, External Approach
- 0SN60ZZ Release Coccygeal Joint, Open Approach
- 0SN63ZZ Release Coccygeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SN64ZZ Release Coccygeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SN6XZZ Release Coccygeal Joint, External Approach
- 0SN70ZZ Release Right Sacroiliac Joint, Open Approach
- 0SN73ZZ Release Right Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SN74ZZ Release Right Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SN7XZZ Release Right Sacroiliac Joint, External Approach
- 0SN80ZZ Release Left Sacroiliac Joint, Open Approach
- 0SN83ZZ Release Left Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SN84ZZ Release Left Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SN8XZZ Release Left Sacroiliac Joint, External Approach
- 0SN90ZZ Release Right Hip Joint, Open Approach
- 0SN93ZZ Release Right Hip Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SN94ZZ Release Right Hip Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SN9XZZ Release Right Hip Joint, External Approach
- 0SNB0ZZ Release Left Hip Joint, Open Approach
- 0SNB3ZZ Release Left Hip Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SNB4ZZ Release Left Hip Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SNBXZZ Release Left Hip Joint, External Approach
- 0SNC0ZZ Release Right Knee Joint, Open Approach
- 0SNC3ZZ Release Right Knee Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SNC4ZZ Release Right Knee Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SNCXZZ Release Right Knee Joint, External Approach
- 0SND0ZZ Release Left Knee Joint, Open Approach
- 0SND3ZZ Release Left Knee Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SND4ZZ Release Left Knee Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SNDXZZ Release Left Knee Joint, External Approach
- 0SNF0ZZ Release Right Ankle Joint, Open Approach
- 0SNF3ZZ Release Right Ankle Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SNF4ZZ Release Right Ankle Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SNFXZZ Release Right Ankle Joint, External Approach
- 0SNG0ZZ Release Left Ankle Joint, Open Approach
- 0SNG3ZZ Release Left Ankle Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SNG4ZZ Release Left Ankle Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SNGXZZ Release Left Ankle Joint, External Approach
- 0SNH0ZZ Release Right Tarsal Joint, Open Approach
- 0SNH3ZZ Release Right Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SNH4ZZ Release Right Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SNHXZZ Release Right Tarsal Joint, External Approach
- 0SNJ0ZZ Release Left Tarsal Joint, Open Approach
- 0SNJ3ZZ Release Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SNJ4ZZ Release Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SNJXZZ Release Left Tarsal Joint, External Approach
- 0SNK0ZZ Release Right Tarsometatarsal Joint, Open Approach
- 0SNK3ZZ Release Right Tarsometatarsal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SNK4ZZ Release Right Tarsometatarsal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SNKXZZ Release Right Tarsometatarsal Joint, External Approach
- 0SNL0ZZ Release Left Tarsometatarsal Joint, Open Approach
- 0SNL3ZZ Release Left Tarsometatarsal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SNL4ZZ Release Left Tarsometatarsal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SNLXZZ Release Left Tarsometatarsal Joint, External Approach
- 0SNM0ZZ Release Right Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach
- 0SNM3ZZ Release Right Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SNM4ZZ Release Right Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SNMXZZ Release Right Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, External Approach
- 0SNN0ZZ Release Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach
- 0SNN3ZZ Release Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SNN4ZZ Release Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SNNXZZ Release Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, External Approach
- 0SNP0ZZ Release Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach
- 0SNP3ZZ Release Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SNP4ZZ Release Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SNPXZZ Release Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, External Approach
- 0SNQ0ZZ Release Left Toe Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach
- 0SNQ3ZZ Release Left Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
- 0SNQ4ZZ Release Left Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0SNQXZZ Release Left Toe Phalangeal Joint, External Approach
About the 0SN Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Release (Character N) involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or otherwise disrupting the structure. In the Medical and Surgical section, this operation targets Lower Joints to improve movement or relieve pain caused by adhesions or contractures.
This classification includes precise codes for releasing various lower body joints such as the Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Lumbosacral Joint, Sacroiliac Joint, Hip Joint, Knee Joint, Ankle Joint, and multiple foot joints. Approaches range from Open (e.g., 0SN00ZZ for lumbar vertebral joint release) to less invasive methods like Percutaneous (e.g., 0SN03ZZ) and Percutaneous Endoscopic (e.g., 0SN04ZZ), as well as an External Approach option. These diverse codes allow detailed documentation of the specific joint released and the surgical technique used, which is essential for accurate clinical reporting and procedural tracking within the lower musculoskeletal system.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0SN range?
Of the 89 codes in this range, 88 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 0SN 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 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.
