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

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

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Temporomandibular Joint Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient procedures that involve the insertion of nonbiological appliances into the right temporomandibular joint. These insertion procedures target the temporomandibular joint anatomy and involve placing devices that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological function without replacing a body part. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the procedure is captured correctly in the inpatient record and supports appropriate case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
R	Body System	Upper Joints
H	Operation	Insertion
C	Body Part	Temporomandibular Joint, Right

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Temporomandibular Joint Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
R	Body System	Upper Joints
H	Operation	Insertion
C	Body Part	Temporomandibular Joint, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a nonbiological device is placed into the right temporomandibular joint during an inpatient stay to provide monitoring or functional support. Select the appropriate code when the documentation specifies insertion as the root operation and the right temporomandibular joint as the body part.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0RHC03Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RHC04Z	Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RHC08Z	Insertion of Spacer into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RHC33Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RHC34Z	Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RHC38Z	Insertion of Spacer into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RHC43Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0RHC44Z	Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0RHC48Z	Insertion of Spacer into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 45-year-old patient with severe degenerative disease of the right temporomandibular joint presents electively for operative management of refractory pain and mechanical dysfunction after conservative therapy failed. During an open procedure, the surgeon places an internal fixation plate and screws to stabilize the joint and restore occlusion and function. The inpatient coding should reflect insertion of an internal fixation device into the right temporomandibular joint via an open approach. Typical codes: 0RHC04Z
A 28-year-old trauma patient is admitted after a motor vehicle collision with acute dislocation and instability of the right temporomandibular joint causing airway and feeding compromise. In the operating room, a percutaneous fixation device is placed to quickly stabilize the joint and allow safe inpatient monitoring and recovery. Coding should capture insertion of an internal fixation device into the right temporomandibular joint using a percutaneous approach. Typical codes: 0RHC34Z
A 62-year-old patient with prior right temporomandibular joint surgery develops persistent joint space collapse and painful ankylosis requiring placement of an intra-articular spacer to restore joint height and pain relief. The procedure is performed percutaneously endoscopically to remove scar tissue and insert the spacer for functional improvement during the inpatient stay. Coding should indicate insertion of a spacer into the right temporomandibular joint via a percutaneous endoscopic approach. Typical codes: 0RHC48Z

Related Codes

0RH0-OCCIPITAL-CERVICAL-INSERTION

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

0RH1-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-INSERTION

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

0RH3-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-DISC-INSERTION

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

0RH4-CERVICOTHORACIC-INSERTION

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

0RH5-CERVICOTHORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC-INSERTION

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

0RH6-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-INSERTION

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

0RH9-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC-REVISION-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC

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

0RHA-THORACOLUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-INSERTION

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

0RHB-THORACOLUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-DISC-INSERTION

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

0RHD-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joint Left: 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

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0RHC03Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RHC04Z	Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RHC08Z	Insertion of Spacer into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RHC33Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RHC34Z	Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RHC38Z	Insertion of Spacer into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RHC43Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0RHC44Z	Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0RHC48Z	Insertion of Spacer into Right Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 45-year-old patient with severe degenerative disease of the right temporomandibular joint presents electively for operative management of refractory pain and mechanical dysfunction after conservative therapy failed. During an open procedure, the surgeon places an internal fixation plate and screws to stabilize the joint and restore occlusion and function. The inpatient coding should reflect insertion of an internal fixation device into the right temporomandibular joint via an open approach. Typical codes: 0RHC04Z
A 28-year-old trauma patient is admitted after a motor vehicle collision with acute dislocation and instability of the right temporomandibular joint causing airway and feeding compromise. In the operating room, a percutaneous fixation device is placed to quickly stabilize the joint and allow safe inpatient monitoring and recovery. Coding should capture insertion of an internal fixation device into the right temporomandibular joint using a percutaneous approach. Typical codes: 0RHC34Z
A 62-year-old patient with prior right temporomandibular joint surgery develops persistent joint space collapse and painful ankylosis requiring placement of an intra-articular spacer to restore joint height and pain relief. The procedure is performed percutaneously endoscopically to remove scar tissue and insert the spacer for functional improvement during the inpatient stay. Coding should indicate insertion of a spacer into the right temporomandibular joint via a percutaneous endoscopic approach. Typical codes: 0RHC48Z

Related Codes

0RH0-OCCIPITAL-CERVICAL-INSERTION

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

0RH1-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-INSERTION

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

0RH3-CERVICAL-VERTEBRAL-DISC-INSERTION

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

0RH4-CERVICOTHORACIC-INSERTION

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

0RH5-CERVICOTHORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC-INSERTION

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

0RH6-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-INSERTION

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

0RH9-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC-REVISION-THORACIC-VERTEBRAL-DISC

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

0RHA-THORACOLUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-JOINT-INSERTION

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

0RHB-THORACOLUMBAR-VERTEBRAL-DISC-INSERTION

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

0RHD-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT-INSERTION

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

Code Attributes

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Temporomandibular Joint Insertion 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 0RHC code group for the right temporomandibular joint?

What is the primary purpose of using ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0RHC group?

How are the procedure attributes for the 0RHC group defined?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes correspond to open approach insertions in this group?

What related DRGs may be assigned when coding procedures from the 0RHC group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0RHC code group for the right temporomandibular joint?

What is the primary purpose of using ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0RHC group?

How are the procedure attributes for the 0RHC group defined?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes correspond to open approach insertions in this group?

What related DRGs may be assigned when coding procedures from the 0RHC group?

References