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 0RHD includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function in the left temporomandibular joint. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an appliance is placed in the left temporomandibular joint to support or modify joint function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0RHD group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Temporomandibular Joint Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes insertion procedures targeting the left temporomandibular joint. These procedures involve placing a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function without replacing a body part. They target the upper joints body system and are coded for inpatient stays. Accurate coding is important because it ensures correct capture of the service for reimbursement and supports clinical documentation integrity.

Code Attributes

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

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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
D	Body Part	Temporomandibular Joint, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a nonbiological device is placed into the left temporomandibular joint during an inpatient encounter to support or alter joint function. These codes apply only when the procedure meets the definition of insertion and the device does not physically replace the joint.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0RHD03Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RHD04Z	Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RHD08Z	Insertion of Spacer into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RHD33Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RHD34Z	Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RHD38Z	Insertion of Spacer into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RHD43Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0RHD44Z	Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0RHD48Z	Insertion of Spacer into Left 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

An adult patient presents urgently after a high-impact facial trauma with left temporomandibular joint dislocation and persistent instability causing severe pain, impaired occlusion, and failure of closed reduction attempts; inpatient surgical management is required to restore joint function and stabilize the joint by placing a nonbiological appliance to assist joint mechanics. Typical codes: 0RHD04Z, 0RHD34Z
A middle-aged patient with chronic left temporomandibular joint degeneration and disabling pain refractory to conservative therapy is admitted electively for surgical placement of an intra-articular spacer to restore joint height and reduce pain during jaw movement; the procedure is planned to insert a nonbiological spacer into the left temporomandibular joint to alter joint mechanics. Typical codes: 0RHD08Z, 0RHD38Z
A patient with recurrent left temporomandibular joint synovitis receiving frequent intra-articular medication in the inpatient setting undergoes placement of a long-term infusion device into the left temporomandibular joint to allow controlled delivery of anti-inflammatory medication after failed short-term regimens. Typical codes: 0RHD03Z, 0RHD33Z

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

0RHC-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joint: 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
0RHD03Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RHD04Z	Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RHD08Z	Insertion of Spacer into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Open Approach
0RHD33Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RHD34Z	Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RHD38Z	Insertion of Spacer into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Approach
0RHD43Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0RHD44Z	Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Left Temporomandibular Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0RHD48Z	Insertion of Spacer into Left 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

An adult patient presents urgently after a high-impact facial trauma with left temporomandibular joint dislocation and persistent instability causing severe pain, impaired occlusion, and failure of closed reduction attempts; inpatient surgical management is required to restore joint function and stabilize the joint by placing a nonbiological appliance to assist joint mechanics. Typical codes: 0RHD04Z, 0RHD34Z
A middle-aged patient with chronic left temporomandibular joint degeneration and disabling pain refractory to conservative therapy is admitted electively for surgical placement of an intra-articular spacer to restore joint height and reduce pain during jaw movement; the procedure is planned to insert a nonbiological spacer into the left temporomandibular joint to alter joint mechanics. Typical codes: 0RHD08Z, 0RHD38Z
A patient with recurrent left temporomandibular joint synovitis receiving frequent intra-articular medication in the inpatient setting undergoes placement of a long-term infusion device into the left temporomandibular joint to allow controlled delivery of anti-inflammatory medication after failed short-term regimens. Typical codes: 0RHD03Z, 0RHD33Z

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

0RHC-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joint: 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 body system and operation are covered by ICD-10-PCS code group 0RHD?

What specific body part is indicated by the 0RHD codes?

What are examples of individual ICD-10-PCS codes in this group and their approaches?

How does accurate coding within 0RHD affect reimbursement and documentation?

Which DRGs are related to procedures coded in 0RHD?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are covered by ICD-10-PCS code group 0RHD?

What specific body part is indicated by the 0RHD codes?

What are examples of individual ICD-10-PCS codes in this group and their approaches?

How does accurate coding within 0RHD affect reimbursement and documentation?

Which DRGs are related to procedures coded in 0RHD?

References