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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0SRC0EZReplacement of Right Knee Joint with Articulating Spacer, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Replacement of R Knee Jt with Artc Spcr, Open Approach

Code last changed in FY2019 (effective October 1, 2018). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 0SRC0EZ

0SRC0EZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a replacement procedure on the right knee joint using an open approach with articulating spacer. In ICD-10-PCS, replacement means putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part.

For a different body part, codes include 0SR90EZ (right hip joint), 0SRB0EZ (left hip joint) and 0SRD0EZ (left knee joint).

With a different device, use 0SRC06Z (synthetic substitute, oxidized zirconium on polyethylene), 0SRC07Z (autologous tissue substitute), 0SRC0JZ (synthetic substitute), 0SRC0KZ (nonautologous tissue substitute), 0SRC0LZ (synthetic substitute, unicondylar medial), 0SRC0MZ (synthetic substitute, unicondylar lateral) and 1 more.

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 400 (Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection), DRG 488 (Knee Procedures without Principal Diagnosis of Infection with CC/MCC), DRG 489 (Knee Procedures without Principal Diagnosis of Infection without CC/MCC), DRG 907 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC), DRG 908 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC) and DRG 909 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection”, “Knee Procedures without Principal Diagnosis of Infection”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and 1 more.

It was added in FY2019, effective October 1, 2018.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
SLower Joints
3. Operation
RReplacement

Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part

The body part may have been taken out or replaced, or may be taken out, physically eradicated, or rendered nonfunctional during the Replacement procedure. A Removal procedure is coded for taking out the device used in a previous replacement procedure

Includes: Total hip replacement, bone graft, free skin graft

4. Body Part
CKnee 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
EArticulating Spacer
7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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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 · Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection

MDC 08 · Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue · Knee Procedures without Principal Diagnosis of Infection

Code history

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  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2019 (effective 10/1/2018): Added
  • No changes since FY2019.

Common questions about 0SRC0EZ

Is 0SRC0EZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0SRC0EZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0SRC0EZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0SRC0EZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0SRC0EZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0SRC0EZ can group to MS-DRG 400, MS-DRG 488, MS-DRG 489, MS-DRG 907, MS-DRG 908 and MS-DRG 909.