ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joint, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0RBD includes procedures performed to excise portions of the temporomandibular joint in the left upper joint. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion of the left temporomandibular joint is surgically removed without replacement to treat disease, trauma, or obstruction. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0RBD group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Temporomandibular Joint, Left Excision Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes excisions performed on the left temporomandibular joint, a component of the upper joints body system. Procedures involve cutting out or off a portion of the temporomandibular joint without replacement to remove diseased, damaged, or obstructive tissue. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding reflects the specific operation and body part treated and is important for proper inpatient documentation and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
R	Body System	Upper Joints
B	Operation	Excision
D	Body Part	Temporomandibular Joint, Left

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Temporomandibular Joint, Left Excision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
R	Body System	Upper Joints
B	Operation	Excision
D	Body Part	Temporomandibular Joint, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgeon performs a partial or segmental removal of the left temporomandibular joint without inserting a replacement. Codes apply when the operative intent is excision rather than repair, replacement, or alteration of joint components.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0RBD0ZX	Excision of Left Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0RBD0ZZ	Excision of Left Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RBD3ZX	Excision of Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0RBD3ZZ	Excision of Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RBD4ZX	Excision of Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
0RBD4ZZ	Excision of Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

21 rows

DRG Code	Description
140	Major Head and Neck Procedures with MCC
141	Major Head and Neck Procedures with CC
142	Major Head and Neck Procedures without CC/MCC
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
477	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCC
478	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CC
479	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCC
495	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A young adult presents urgently after a high-impact facial trauma with displaced fracture fragments and persistent mechanical dysfunction of the left temporomandibular joint causing severe pain and limited mouth opening; imaging confirms comminuted joint surface requiring partial removal of damaged bone/cartilage to restore form and relieve impingement, and the patient is taken to the OR for excision of the pathological segment without replacement. Typical codes: 0RBD0ZZ, 0RBD3ZZ
An older patient with chronic degenerative osteoarthritis of the left temporomandibular joint has progressive joint space destruction, refractory pain, and failure of conservative measures; during a planned inpatient surgical admission the surgeon performs a targeted excision of the diseased portion of the joint to remove osteophytes and degenerated tissue and improve function. Typical codes: 0RBD4ZZ, 0RBD0ZZ
A patient with longstanding ankylosis of the left temporomandibular joint after prior infection presents for surgical release; intraoperatively the surgeon excises part of the ankylosed joint to restore mobility, and a diagnostic excision may be performed initially to assess tissue viability before further reconstructive planning. Typical codes: 0RBD0ZX, 0RBD3ZX

Related Codes

0RB0-OCCIPITAL-CERVICAL-EXCISION

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0RB1-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-EXCISION

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0RB3-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-DISC-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervical Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RB4-CERVICOTHORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RB5-CERVICOTHORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervicothoracic Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RB6-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RB9-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RBA-THORACOLUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RBB-THORACOLUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-DISC-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracolumbar Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RBC-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT-RIGHT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joint Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0RBD0ZX	Excision of Left Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0RBD0ZZ	Excision of Left Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RBD3ZX	Excision of Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0RBD3ZZ	Excision of Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RBD4ZX	Excision of Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
0RBD4ZZ	Excision of Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

21 rows

DRG Code	Description
140	Major Head and Neck Procedures with MCC
141	Major Head and Neck Procedures with CC
142	Major Head and Neck Procedures without CC/MCC
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
477	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCC
478	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CC
479	Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCC
495	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A young adult presents urgently after a high-impact facial trauma with displaced fracture fragments and persistent mechanical dysfunction of the left temporomandibular joint causing severe pain and limited mouth opening; imaging confirms comminuted joint surface requiring partial removal of damaged bone/cartilage to restore form and relieve impingement, and the patient is taken to the OR for excision of the pathological segment without replacement. Typical codes: 0RBD0ZZ, 0RBD3ZZ
An older patient with chronic degenerative osteoarthritis of the left temporomandibular joint has progressive joint space destruction, refractory pain, and failure of conservative measures; during a planned inpatient surgical admission the surgeon performs a targeted excision of the diseased portion of the joint to remove osteophytes and degenerated tissue and improve function. Typical codes: 0RBD4ZZ, 0RBD0ZZ
A patient with longstanding ankylosis of the left temporomandibular joint after prior infection presents for surgical release; intraoperatively the surgeon excises part of the ankylosed joint to restore mobility, and a diagnostic excision may be performed initially to assess tissue viability before further reconstructive planning. Typical codes: 0RBD0ZX, 0RBD3ZX

Related Codes

0RB0-OCCIPITAL-CERVICAL-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Occipital-Cervical Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RB1-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervical Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RB3-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-DISC-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervical Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RB4-CERVICOTHORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RB5-CERVICOTHORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervicothoracic Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RB6-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RB9-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RBA-THORACOLUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RBB-THORACOLUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-DISC-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracolumbar Vertebral Disc: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RBC-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT-RIGHT-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joint Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Temporomandibular Joint, Left excision group?

What body system and operation are represented by the 0RBD ICD-10-PCS group?

When should a coder use one of the `0RBD` codes for inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding in the 0RBD group affect reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the 0RBD code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Temporomandibular Joint, Left excision group?

What body system and operation are represented by the 0RBD ICD-10-PCS group?

When should a coder use one of the `0RBD` codes for inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding in the 0RBD group affect reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the 0RBD code group?

References