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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0RG6 includes procedures performed to fuse portions of the articular surfaces rendering the thoracic vertebral joint immobile in the thoracic spine. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgical fusion of a thoracic vertebral joint is performed to stabilize or eliminate motion at the joint. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0RG6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Thoracic Vertebral Joint Fusion Procedure Overview

The procedures in ICD-10 PCS 0RG6 involve fusion of the thoracic vertebral joint to render the joint immobile by joining together portions of the articular surfaces. These operations target the upper joints of the spine and are classified under the Medical and Surgical section. Accurate coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the fusion operation performed on the thoracic vertebral joint, which affects case mix and reimbursement. Precise documentation supports clinical and billing integrity.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
R	Body System	Upper Joints
G	Operation	Fusion
6	Body Part	Thoracic Vertebral Joint

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Thoracic Vertebral Joint Fusion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
R	Body System	Upper Joints
G	Operation	Fusion
6	Body Part	Thoracic Vertebral Joint

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a thoracic vertebral joint fusion is performed to eliminate motion for stabilization or pain control. Assign the specific code when documentation describes joining together portions of the articular body part to render the thoracic vertebral joint immobile.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

33 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0RG6070	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG6071	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Posterior Approach, Posterior Column, Open Approach
0RG607J	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60A0	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60AJ	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60J0	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60J1	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Posterior Approach, Posterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60JJ	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60K0	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60K1	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Posterior Approach, Posterior Column, Open Approach

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DRG Codes

20 rows

DRG Code	Description
028	Spinal Procedures with MCC
029	Spinal Procedures with CC or Spinal Neurostimulators
030	Spinal Procedures without CC/MCC
402	Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical
426	Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with MCC or Custom-Made Anatomically Designed Interbody Fusion Device
427	Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with CC
428	Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical without CC/MCC
447	Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with MCC or Custom-Made Anatomically Designed Interbody Fusion Device
448	Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical without MCC
450	Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with MCC or Custom-Made Anatomically Designed Interbody Fusion Device

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 72-year-old patient presents after a ground-level fall with acute neurologic deficits and imaging showing instability and facet joint disruption at a thoracic vertebral joint with severe degenerative collapse. Inpatient surgical stabilization is indicated to eliminate motion at the affected articular surfaces and prevent further spinal cord compromise. The operation uses an open anterior approach with placement of an interbody fusion device to achieve rigid fusion of the anterior column. Typical codes: 0RG60A0
A 58-year-old patient with chronic thoracic back pain from progressive facet arthropathy and failed conservative therapy is admitted for a planned fusion to relieve pain and stabilize the joint. The surgeon performs a posterior open fusion of the posterior column using the patient’s own autograft to promote bone healing and immobility of the thoracic vertebral joint. Typical codes: 0RG6071
A 65-year-old patient with prior posterior thoracic spinal surgery presents with persistent motion and nonunion at the thoracic joint causing pain and hardware loosening. During the inpatient revision, the team removes failed instrumentation and performs a posterior open fusion of the anterior column using an interbody fusion device to achieve solid arthrodesis. Typical codes: 0RG60AJ

Related Codes

0RG0-OCCIPITAL-CERVICAL-FUSION

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

0RG1-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-FUSION

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

0RG2-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-JOINTS-FUSION

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

0RG4-CERVICOTHORACIC-VERTEBRAL-FUSION

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

0RG7-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINTS-FUSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebral Joints, 2 To 7: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RG8-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINTS-FUSION

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

0RGA-THORACOLUMBAR-FUSION

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

0RGC-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT-FUSION

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

0RGD-LEFT-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT-FUSION

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

0RGE-STERNOCLAVICULAR-JOINT-FUSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sternoclavicular 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

33 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0RG6070	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG6071	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Posterior Approach, Posterior Column, Open Approach
0RG607J	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60A0	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60AJ	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60J0	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60J1	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Posterior Approach, Posterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60JJ	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60K0	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach
0RG60K1	Fusion of Thoracic Vertebral Joint with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Posterior Approach, Posterior Column, Open Approach

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DRG Codes

20 rows

DRG Code	Description
028	Spinal Procedures with MCC
029	Spinal Procedures with CC or Spinal Neurostimulators
030	Spinal Procedures without CC/MCC
402	Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical
426	Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with MCC or Custom-Made Anatomically Designed Interbody Fusion Device
427	Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with CC
428	Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical without CC/MCC
447	Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with MCC or Custom-Made Anatomically Designed Interbody Fusion Device
448	Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical without MCC
450	Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with MCC or Custom-Made Anatomically Designed Interbody Fusion Device

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 72-year-old patient presents after a ground-level fall with acute neurologic deficits and imaging showing instability and facet joint disruption at a thoracic vertebral joint with severe degenerative collapse. Inpatient surgical stabilization is indicated to eliminate motion at the affected articular surfaces and prevent further spinal cord compromise. The operation uses an open anterior approach with placement of an interbody fusion device to achieve rigid fusion of the anterior column. Typical codes: 0RG60A0
A 58-year-old patient with chronic thoracic back pain from progressive facet arthropathy and failed conservative therapy is admitted for a planned fusion to relieve pain and stabilize the joint. The surgeon performs a posterior open fusion of the posterior column using the patient’s own autograft to promote bone healing and immobility of the thoracic vertebral joint. Typical codes: 0RG6071
A 65-year-old patient with prior posterior thoracic spinal surgery presents with persistent motion and nonunion at the thoracic joint causing pain and hardware loosening. During the inpatient revision, the team removes failed instrumentation and performs a posterior open fusion of the anterior column using an interbody fusion device to achieve solid arthrodesis. Typical codes: 0RG60AJ

Related Codes

0RG0-OCCIPITAL-CERVICAL-FUSION

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

0RG1-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-FUSION

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

0RG2-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-JOINTS-FUSION

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

0RG4-CERVICOTHORACIC-VERTEBRAL-FUSION

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

0RG7-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINTS-FUSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Vertebral Joints, 2 To 7: Procedure Code Group Overview

0RG8-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINTS-FUSION

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

0RGA-THORACOLUMBAR-FUSION

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

0RGC-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT-FUSION

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

0RGD-LEFT-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT-FUSION

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

0RGE-STERNOCLAVICULAR-JOINT-FUSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sternoclavicular 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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Thoracic Vertebral Joint Fusion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Thoracic Vertebral Joint Fusion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0RG6 code group?

How should coders select the correct individual ICD-10-PCS code within 0RG6?

What impact does accurate coding in 0RG6 have on inpatient records?

Which DRGs are commonly related to procedures in the 0RG6 group?

Are there restrictions on the type of documentation needed to code 0RG6 procedures?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0RG6 code group?

How should coders select the correct individual ICD-10-PCS code within 0RG6?

What impact does accurate coding in 0RG6 have on inpatient records?

Which DRGs are commonly related to procedures in the 0RG6 group?

Are there restrictions on the type of documentation needed to code 0RG6 procedures?

References