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0SPJ44Z

0SPJ44Z: Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

Billable / specific codeICD-10-PCS

CMS abbreviated title: Removal of Int Fix from L Tarsal Jt, Perc Endo Approach

How 0SPJ44Z 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. SBody systemWhich system it acts on
  3. PRoot operationThe objective: the verb of the procedure
  4. JBody partThe specific site
  5. 4ApproachHow the site was reached
  6. 4DeviceWhat was left in place, if anything
  7. ZQualifierA further distinction where one applies

Codes near 0SPJ44Z

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

  • 0SPJ34ZRemoval of Internal Fixation Device from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0SPJ35ZRemoval of External Fixation Device from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0SPJ37ZRemoval of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0SPJ38ZRemoval of Spacer from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0SPJ3JZRemoval of Synthetic Substitute from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0SPJ3KZRemoval of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0SPJ40ZRemoval of Drainage Device from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPJ43ZRemoval of Infusion Device from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPJ44ZRemoval of Internal Fixation Device from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPJ45ZRemoval of External Fixation Device from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPJ47ZRemoval of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPJ48ZRemoval of Spacer from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPJ4JZRemoval of Synthetic Substitute from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPJ4KZRemoval of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Left Tarsal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPJX0ZRemoval of Drainage Device from Left Tarsal Joint, External Approach
  • 0SPJX3ZRemoval of Infusion Device from Left Tarsal Joint, External Approach
  • 0SPJX4ZRemoval of Internal Fixation Device from Left Tarsal Joint, External Approach
ICD-10-PCSFY2027