Cervical Vertebral Disc ICD-10-PCS Coding & Reimbursement

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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0RH3 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances into the cervical vertebral disc. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a percutaneous appliance is placed in the cervical disc space to monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0RH3 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Cervical Vertebral Disc Insertion Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve the percutaneous insertion of nonbiological appliances into the cervical vertebral disc space to monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function without replacing a body part. These procedures target the upper joints body system, specifically the cervical intervertebral discs, and are performed through percutaneous access. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the exact insertion procedure and supports appropriate case mix assignment and payment.

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
R	Body System	Upper Joints
H	Operation	Insertion
3	Body Part	Cervical Vertebral Disc

Character

ICD-10-PCS Category

Code Group Details

Section

Medical and Surgical

Body System

Upper Joints

Operation

Insertion

Body Part

Cervical Vertebral Disc

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Cervical Vertebral Disc Insertion Procedure Overview

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
R	Body System	Upper Joints
H	Operation	Insertion
3	Body Part	Cervical Vertebral Disc

Character

ICD-10-PCS Category

Code Group Details

Section

Medical and Surgical

Body System

Upper Joints

Operation

Insertion

Body Part

Cervical Vertebral Disc

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a nonbiological appliance is percutaneously inserted into the cervical intervertebral disc space during an inpatient encounter. These codes apply when the device is placed to monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function and the insertion is documented as the primary procedural action.

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0RH303Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Cervical Vertebral Disc, Open Approach
0RH333Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Cervical Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach
0RH343Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Cervical Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

ICD-10-PCS Code

Description

0RH303Z

Insertion of Infusion Device into Cervical Vertebral Disc, Open Approach

0RH333Z

Insertion of Infusion Device into Cervical Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach

0RH343Z

Insertion of Infusion Device into Cervical Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient with chronic, intractable cervical discogenic pain refractory to conservative management is admitted for a planned percutaneous procedure to place a device that delivers continuous or programmed intradiscal therapy to reduce pain and improve function. The inpatient admission is for monitoring and management of analgesic device placement into the cervical intervertebral disc space performed through a percutaneous approach. Typical codes: 0RH333Z
An elderly patient hospitalized after worsening neurogenic neck pain and progressive radiculopathy undergoes a percutaneous endoscopic intradiscal appliance insertion to provide targeted drug delivery and minimize tissue disruption, selected because the patient is frail and requires a less invasive technique. The procedure is performed in the inpatient setting to place the nonbiological appliance into the cervical vertebral disc via a percutaneous endoscopic approach for symptom control. Typical codes: 0RH343Z
A patient with a prior open cervical spine procedure develops a postoperative complication of persistent disc-related pain and is taken to the operating room for placement of an infusion device into the cervical disc under open visualization to address treatment failure and permit direct appliance insertion. The inpatient intervention involves open insertion of a monitoring/therapeutic nonbiological device into the cervical intervertebral disc space. Typical codes: 0RH303Z

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.

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0RH303Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Cervical Vertebral Disc, Open Approach
0RH333Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Cervical Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach
0RH343Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Cervical Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

A patient with chronic, intractable cervical discogenic pain refractory to conservative management is admitted for a planned percutaneous procedure to place a device that delivers continuous or programmed intradiscal therapy to reduce pain and improve function. The inpatient admission is for monitoring and management of analgesic device placement into the cervical intervertebral disc space performed through a percutaneous approach. Typical codes: 0RH333Z
An elderly patient hospitalized after worsening neurogenic neck pain and progressive radiculopathy undergoes a percutaneous endoscopic intradiscal appliance insertion to provide targeted drug delivery and minimize tissue disruption, selected because the patient is frail and requires a less invasive technique. The procedure is performed in the inpatient setting to place the nonbiological appliance into the cervical vertebral disc via a percutaneous endoscopic approach for symptom control. Typical codes: 0RH343Z
A patient with a prior open cervical spine procedure develops a postoperative complication of persistent disc-related pain and is taken to the operating room for placement of an infusion device into the cervical disc under open visualization to address treatment failure and permit direct appliance insertion. The inpatient intervention involves open insertion of a monitoring/therapeutic nonbiological device into the cervical intervertebral disc space. Typical codes: 0RH303Z

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Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers percutaneous insertion into the cervical vertebral disc?

What body part and approach are indicated for codes in the 0RH3 group?

How do the individual codes within 0RH3 differ?

Why is accurate coding in the 0RH3 group important for inpatient care?

What types of devices are described in the 0RH3 code examples?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers percutaneous insertion into the cervical vertebral disc?

What body part and approach are indicated for codes in the 0RH3 group?

How do the individual codes within 0RH3 differ?

Why is accurate coding in the 0RH3 group important for inpatient care?

What types of devices are described in the 0RH3 code examples?

References