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0SPP44Z

0SPP44Z: Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

Billable / specific codeICD-10-PCS

CMS abbreviated title: Removal of Int Fix from R Toe Phalanx Jt, Perc Endo Approach

How 0SPP44Z 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. PBody 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 0SPP44Z

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

  • 0SPP34ZRemoval of Internal Fixation Device from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0SPP35ZRemoval of External Fixation Device from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0SPP37ZRemoval of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0SPP38ZRemoval of Spacer from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0SPP3JZRemoval of Synthetic Substitute from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0SPP3KZRemoval of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0SPP40ZRemoval of Drainage Device from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPP43ZRemoval of Infusion Device from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPP44ZRemoval of Internal Fixation Device from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPP45ZRemoval of External Fixation Device from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPP47ZRemoval of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPP48ZRemoval of Spacer from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPP4JZRemoval of Synthetic Substitute from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPP4KZRemoval of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0SPPX0ZRemoval of Drainage Device from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, External Approach
  • 0SPPX3ZRemoval of Infusion Device from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, External Approach
  • 0SPPX4ZRemoval of Internal Fixation Device from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, External Approach
ICD-10-PCSFY2027