ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
0RGS0KZFusion of Right Carpometacarpal Joint with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
Short description: Fusion of R Carpometacarp Jt with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach
Code last changed in FY2018 (effective October 1, 2017). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About 0RGS0KZ
0RGS0KZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a fusion procedure on the right carpometacarpal joint using an open approach with nonautologous tissue substitute. 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 Metacarpocarpal fusion, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (81.26).
For a different body part, codes include 0RGC0KZ (right temporomandibular joint), 0RGD0KZ (left temporomandibular joint), 0RGE0KZ (right sternoclavicular joint), 0RGF0KZ (left sternoclavicular joint), 0RGG0KZ (right acromioclavicular joint), 0RGH0KZ (left acromioclavicular joint) and 13 more.
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0RGS3KZ (percutaneous) and 0RGS4KZ (percutaneous endoscopic).
With a different device, use 0RGS03Z (internal fixation device, sustained compression), 0RGS04Z (internal fixation device), 0RGS05Z (external fixation device), 0RGS07Z (autologous tissue substitute) and 0RGS0JZ (synthetic substitute).
It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 513 (Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures with CC/MCC), DRG 514 (Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 906 (Hand Procedures for Injuries), DRG 957 (Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC), DRG 958 (Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC) and DRG 959 (Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures”, “Hand Procedures for Injuries” and “Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma”.
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
- SCarpometacarpal Joint, Right
- 5. Approach
- 0Open
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
- 6. Device
- KNonautologous Tissue Substitute
Includes: Acellular Hydrated Dermis; Bone bank bone graft; Cook Biodesign(R) Fistula Plug(s); Cook Biodesign(R) Hernia Graft(s); Cook Biodesign(R) Layered Graft(s); Cook Zenapro(tm) Layered Graft(s); Fish skin; Kerecis(R) (GraftGuide) (MariGen) (SurgiBind) (SurgiClose); MIRODERM(tm) Biologic Wound Matrix; Piscine skin; Tissue bank graft
- 7. Qualifier
- ZNo Qualifier
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
- 0RGC0KZTemporomandibular Joint, Right
- 0RGD0KZTemporomandibular Joint, Left
- 0RGE0KZSternoclavicular Joint, Right
- 0RGF0KZSternoclavicular Joint, Left
- 0RGG0KZAcromioclavicular Joint, Right
- 0RGH0KZAcromioclavicular Joint, Left
- 0RGJ0KZShoulder Joint, Right
- 0RGK0KZShoulder Joint, Left
- 0RGL0KZElbow Joint, Right
- 0RGM0KZElbow Joint, Left
- 0RGN0KZWrist Joint, Right
- 0RGP0KZWrist Joint, Left
Different approach
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 · Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures
MDC 21 · Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs · Hand Procedures for Injuries
MDC 24 · Multiple Significant Trauma · Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Converter →- 81.26Metacarpocarpal fusionapproximate
From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.
Code history
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- 2027
- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- FY2018 (effective 10/1/2017): Title revised — was “Fusion of Right Metacarpocarpal Joint with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach”
Common questions about 0RGS0KZ
Is 0RGS0KZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 0RGS0KZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 0RGS0KZ an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 0RGS0KZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 0RGS0KZ group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0RGS0KZ can group to MS-DRG 513, MS-DRG 514, MS-DRG 906, MS-DRG 957, MS-DRG 958 and MS-DRG 959.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0RGS0KZ?
- The CMS GEMs map 0RGS0KZ to ICD-9-CM 81.26 (Metacarpocarpal fusion).