Skip to content
Dx

ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

XRHD018Insertion of Posterior Spinal Motion Preservation Device into Lumbosacral Joint, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Insert Post Spn Motn Prsv Dev in Lumsac Jt, Open, New Tech 8

Code last changed in FY2023 (effective October 1, 2022). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About XRHD018

XRHD018 is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the lumbosacral joint using an open approach with posterior spinal motion preservation device (qualifier: new technology group 8). In ICD-10-PCS, insertion means putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.

For a different body part, codes include XRHB018 (lumbar vertebral joint).

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 518 (Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with MCC or Disc Device or Neurostimulator), DRG 907 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC) and DRG 908 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC), under the surgical categories “Spinal Procedures”, “Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion or Disc Device or Neurostimulator”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and 1 more.

It was added in FY2023, effective October 1, 2022.

What each character means

1. Section
XNew Technology
2. Body System
RJoints
3. Operation
HInsertion

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

4. Body Part
DLumbosacral Joint
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 / Substance / Technology
1Posterior Spinal Motion Preservation Device
7. Qualifier
8New Technology Group 8

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 · Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion or Disc Device or Neurostimulator

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2023 (effective 10/1/2022): Added
  • No changes since FY2023.

Common questions about XRHD018

Is XRHD018 a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. XRHD018 is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is XRHD018 an O.R. procedure?

Yes. XRHD018 is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does XRHD018 group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, XRHD018 can group to MS-DRG 028, MS-DRG 029, MS-DRG 030, MS-DRG 518, MS-DRG 907 and MS-DRG 908.