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ICD-10-PCS/0SW/0SW004Z
Inpatient Procedure Code

0SW004Z

Revision of Internal Fixation Device in Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach

Revision of Int Fix in Lum Jt, Open Approach

Axis Breakdown

Every ICD-10-PCS code is exactly seven characters, one per axis. Each character's meaning is defined by its position in the code.

PositionValueMeaning
1
Section0

Medical and Surgical

2
Body SystemS

Lower Joints

3
Root OperationW

Revision

Correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device

4
Body Part0

Lumbar Vertebral Joint

5
Approach0

Open

6
Device4

Internal Fixation Device

7
QualifierZ

No Qualifier

Potential MS-DRG Relationships (FY2026)

The MS-DRG grouper treats this as an operating room procedure. It appears in the surgical logic of 9 MS-DRGs:

From the CMS MS-DRG Definitions Manual, Appendix E. Actual DRG assignment depends on the complete claim.

Contextual Map

Every relationship of 0SW004Z in one view: hierarchy, official tabular instructions in both directions, clinical classification, risk adjustment, MS-DRG participation, index terms and change history — each edge carrying the CMS source it derives from.

PCS table

  • 0SW[PCS table]
  • [object Object] — Section: [object Object] [Section]: “[object Object]”
  • [object Object] — Body System: [object Object] [Body System]: “[object Object]”
  • [object Object] — Operation: [object Object] [Operation]: “[object Object]”

MS-DRG participation (9)

  • DRG 515 — OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC — Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures (MDC 08)”
  • DRG 516 — OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE O.R. PROCEDURES WITH CC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE O.R. PROCEDURES WITH CC — Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures (MDC 08)”
  • DRG 517 — OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE O.R. PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE O.R. PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC — Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures (MDC 08)”
  • DRG 907 — OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITH MCC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITH MCC — Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries (MDC 21)”
  • DRG 908 — OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITH CC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITH CC — Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries (MDC 21)”
  • DRG 909 — OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITHOUT CC/MCC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR INJURIES WITHOUT CC/MCC — Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries (MDC 21)”
  • DRG 957 — OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITH MCC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITH MCC — Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma (MDC 24)”
  • DRG 958 — OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITH CC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER O.R. PROCEDURES FOR MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITH CC — Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma (MDC 24)”
  • and 1 more

MDC crossing · diagnoses (40463)

  • MDC 08 — Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue [MDC crossing]: “Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue — the grouper's crossing between diagnoses and procedures: a principal diagnosis sets the MDC, and same-MDC procedures move the stay to its surgical DRGs.”
  • MDC 21 — Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs [MDC crossing]: “Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs — the grouper's crossing between diagnoses and procedures: a principal diagnosis sets the MDC, and same-MDC procedures move the stay to its surgical DRGs.”
  • A02.23 — Salmonella arthritis [Same-MDC diagnosis]: “Salmonella arthritis — grouped in MDC 08, the diagnosis side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • A02.24 — Salmonella osteomyelitis [Same-MDC diagnosis]: “Salmonella osteomyelitis — grouped in MDC 08, the diagnosis side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • A18.01 — Tuberculosis of spine [Same-MDC diagnosis]: “Tuberculosis of spine — grouped in MDC 08, the diagnosis side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • A18.02 — Tuberculous arthritis of other joints [Same-MDC diagnosis]: “Tuberculous arthritis of other joints — grouped in MDC 08, the diagnosis side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • A18.03 — Tuberculosis of other bones [Same-MDC diagnosis]: “Tuberculosis of other bones — grouped in MDC 08, the diagnosis side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • and 40458 more

Nearest codes

  • 0SW000Z — Revision of Drainage Device in Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach [One axis away]
  • 0SW003Z — Revision of Infusion Device in Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach [One axis away]
  • 0SW007Z — Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach [One axis away]
  • 0SW008Z — Revision of Spacer in Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach [One axis away]
  • 0SW00AZ — Revision of Interbody Fusion Device in Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach [One axis away]
  • 0SW00JZ — Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach [One axis away]
  • 0SW00KZ — Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Open Approach [One axis away]
  • 0SW034Z — Revision of Internal Fixation Device in Lumbar Vertebral Joint, Percutaneous Approach [One axis away]

Change history

No changes recorded for this code — unchanged since the FY2026 (April) baseline of the change ledger.