Fusion of Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Upper Joints·Table 0RG·FY 2027
0RG40AJ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fusion of Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 0RG, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Upper Joints body system. Its root operation is Fusion. The approach used is Open.
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What the code means
Fusion: root operation
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
Open: approach
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure