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0RPAX4Z

0RPAX4Z: Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, External Approach

Billable / specific codeICD-10-PCS

CMS abbreviated title: Removal of Int Fix from T-lum Jt, Extern Approach

How 0RPAX4Z is built

Every ICD-10-PCS code is seven independent character positions. Each one is a separate decision, and the meaning of a character depends on the positions before it.

  1. 0SectionMedical and Surgical: What family of procedure this is
  2. RBody systemWhich system it acts on
  3. PRoot operationThe objective: the verb of the procedure
  4. ABody partThe specific site
  5. XApproachHow the site was reached
  6. 4DeviceWhat was left in place, if anything
  7. ZQualifierA further distinction where one applies

Codes near 0RPAX4Z

In CMS’s own ordering, which groups codes that differ by only the last character or two, usually the approach, device or qualifier.

  • 0RPA44ZRemoval of Internal Fixation Device from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0RPA47ZRemoval of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0RPA48ZRemoval of Spacer from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0RPA4AZRemoval of Interbody Fusion Device from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0RPA4JZRemoval of Synthetic Substitute from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0RPA4KZRemoval of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0RPAX0ZRemoval of Drainage Device from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, External Approach
  • 0RPAX3ZRemoval of Infusion Device from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, External Approach
  • 0RPAX4ZRemoval of Internal Fixation Device from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, External Approach
  • 0RPB00ZRemoval of Drainage Device from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach
  • 0RPB03ZRemoval of Infusion Device from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach
  • 0RPB07ZRemoval of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach
  • 0RPB0JZRemoval of Synthetic Substitute from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach
  • 0RPB0KZRemoval of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach
  • 0RPB30ZRemoval of Drainage Device from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0RPB33ZRemoval of Infusion Device from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0RPB37ZRemoval of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Thoracolumbar Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach
ICD-10-PCSFY2027