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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0RG73AJFusion of 2 to 7 Thoracic Vertebral Joints with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Percutaneous Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Fusion 2-7 T Jt w Intbd Fus Dev, Post Appr A Col, Perc

Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 0RG73AJ

0RG73AJ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a fusion procedure on the thoracic vertebral joints, 2 to 7 using a percutaneous approach with interbody fusion device (qualifier: posterior approach, anterior column). In ICD-10-PCS, fusion means joining together portions of an articular body part rendering the articular body part immobile.

In plain terms, this corresponds to dorsal and dorsolumbar fusion of the posterior column, posterior technique, fusion or refusion of 2-3 vertebrae, fusion or refusion of 4-8 vertebrae and 1 more, the ICD-9-CM procedure titles it maps to (81.05, 81.62, 81.63 and 1 more).

For a different body part, codes include 0RG03AJ (occipital-cervical joint), 0RG13AJ (cervical vertebral joint), 0RG23AJ (cervical vertebral joints, 2 or more), 0RG43AJ (cervicothoracic vertebral joint), 0RG63AJ (thoracic vertebral joint), 0RG83AJ (thoracic vertebral joints, 8 or more) and 1 more.

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0RG70AJ (open) and 0RG74AJ (percutaneous endoscopic).

With a different device, use 0RG737J (autologous tissue substitute), 0RG73JJ (synthetic substitute) and 0RG73KJ (nonautologous tissue substitute).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 028 (Spinal Procedures with MCC), DRG 029 (Spinal Procedures with CC or Spinal Neurostimulators), DRG 030 (Spinal Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 426 (Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with MCC), DRG 427 (Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with CC) and DRG 428 (Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Spinal Procedures”, “Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical”, “Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical” and 3 more.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
RUpper Joints
3. Operation
GFusion

Joining together portions of an articular body part rendering the articular body part immobile

The body part is joined together by fixation device, bone graft, or other means

Includes: Spinal fusion, ankle arthrodesis

4. Body Part
7Thoracic Vertebral Joints, 2 to 7
5. Approach
3Percutaneous

Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure

6. Device
AInterbody Fusion Device
7. Qualifier
JPosterior Approach, Anterior Column

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

All DRGs →

Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

MDC 08 · Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue · Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 81.05Dorsal and dorsolumbar fusion of the posterior column, posterior techniqueapproximate, combination
  • 81.62Fusion or refusion of 2-3 vertebraeapproximate, combination
  • 81.63Fusion or refusion of 4-8 vertebraeapproximate, combination
  • 84.51Insertion of interbody spinal fusion deviceapproximate, combination

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 0RG73AJ

Is 0RG73AJ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0RG73AJ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0RG73AJ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0RG73AJ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0RG73AJ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0RG73AJ can group to MS-DRG 028, MS-DRG 029, MS-DRG 030, MS-DRG 426, MS-DRG 427 and MS-DRG 428.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0RG73AJ?

The CMS GEMs map 0RG73AJ to ICD-9-CM 81.05 (Dorsal and dorsolumbar fusion of the posterior column, posterior technique), 81.62 (Fusion or refusion of 2-3 vertebrae), 81.63 (Fusion or refusion of 4-8 vertebrae) and 1 more.