XRR Replacement - Joints ICD-10-PCS
The XRR code range contains 5 ICD-10-PCS codes for Replacement procedures on the joints. 4 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Replacement: Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the placeand/or function of all or a portion of a body part.
Codes in the XRR Range 5 codes · 4 billable
- XRR New Technology, Joints, ReplacementNon-billable header
- XRRG0L8 Replacement of Right Knee Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Lateral Meniscus, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8
- XRRG0M8 Replacement of Right Knee Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Medial Meniscus, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8
- XRRH0L8 Replacement of Left Knee Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Lateral Meniscus, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8
- XRRH0M8 Replacement of Left Knee Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Medial Meniscus, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8
About the XRR Code Range
These procedures put synthetic material in place of all or part of a knee joint, using a substitute for the lateral or medial meniscus.
The fourth character distinguishes the right knee from the left. The fifth specifies an open approach, which exposes the site through an incision. The sixth identifies a synthetic substitute for the lateral or medial meniscus. The seventh is New Technology Group 8.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the XRR range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the XRR range classify?
The range classifies Replacement procedures, putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the placeand/or function of all or a portion of a body part, performed on the 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 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
