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 2026.
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
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Replacement (XRR) in the New Technology section involves removing a body part and substituting it with a synthetic or biological device. This operation is specifically applied to joints using advanced methods and materials.
This New Technology, Joints, Replacement operation includes procedures such as the surgical replacement of the Right or Left Knee Joint with a synthetic substitute targeting either the Lateral Meniscus or the Medial Meniscus. Examples include code XRRG0L8 for the right knee lateral meniscus and XRRH0M8 for the left knee medial meniscus, both performed via an Open Approach under New Technology Group 8. These codes highlight the detailed documentation possible for innovative joint replacement techniques, essential for accurate coding and clinical records.
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, 2025 through September 30, 2026. 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 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
