ICD-10-PCS Code For Cerebral Ventricle: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0056 includes procedures performed to destroy all or part of the cerebral ventricle in the central nervous system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a destructive technique is employed to eradicate ventricular tissue or contents for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0056 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific destructive procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Cerebral Ventricle Destruction Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient destruction procedures targeting the cerebral ventricle within the central nervous system and cranial nerves. These procedures involve the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent to eradicate all or a portion of the cerebral ventricle. Accurate coding is important because it documents the specific destructive operation and body part treated, which affects inpatient payment and clinical records.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
0	Body System	Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
5	Operation	Destruction
6	Body Part	Cerebral Ventricle

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Cerebral Ventricle Destruction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
0	Body System	Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
5	Operation	Destruction
6	Body Part	Cerebral Ventricle

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure intentionally destroys all or part of a cerebral ventricle by direct application of a destructive modality. Codes apply when documentation specifies destruction of ventricular tissue or contents as the primary operation during the encounter.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
00560ZZ	Destruction of Cerebral Ventricle, Open Approach
00563ZZ	Destruction of Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Approach
00564ZZ	Destruction of Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
023	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
024	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
025	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with MCC
026	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with CC
027	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
955	Craniotomy for Multiple Significant Trauma

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents emergently with rapid neurologic decline from obstructive hydrocephalus due to intraventricular hemorrhage with clot obstructing cerebrospinal fluid flow; inpatient neurosurgical care is required to rapidly eradicate obstructing intraventricular clot or necrotic ventricular lining to restore CSF dynamics. A direct destructive technique is used during an open craniotomy when evacuation and targeted destruction of involved ventricular tissue is necessary. Typical codes: 00560ZZ
A middle-aged patient with refractory, drug-resistant intraventricular cystic lesion causing progressive headaches and gait disturbance is admitted for a planned, minimally invasive procedure to ablate the cyst wall and contents; the goal is definitive eradication of the lesion to alleviate symptoms and prevent recurrence. The procedure is performed percutaneously under image guidance to directly destroy the ventricular lesion. Typical codes: 00563ZZ
A pediatric patient with recurrent symptomatic ependymal cyst following prior endoscopic drainage returns with infection and failure of prior therapy; inpatient revision involves endoscopic destructive ablation of residual cyst tissue and infected ventricular lining to control infection and prevent further recurrence. Because the operation is performed endoscopically through a percutaneous route, a percutaneous endoscopic destruction code applies. Typical codes: 00564ZZ

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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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
00560ZZ	Destruction of Cerebral Ventricle, Open Approach
00563ZZ	Destruction of Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Approach
00564ZZ	Destruction of Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
023	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
024	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
025	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with MCC
026	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with CC
027	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
955	Craniotomy for Multiple Significant Trauma

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents emergently with rapid neurologic decline from obstructive hydrocephalus due to intraventricular hemorrhage with clot obstructing cerebrospinal fluid flow; inpatient neurosurgical care is required to rapidly eradicate obstructing intraventricular clot or necrotic ventricular lining to restore CSF dynamics. A direct destructive technique is used during an open craniotomy when evacuation and targeted destruction of involved ventricular tissue is necessary. Typical codes: 00560ZZ
A middle-aged patient with refractory, drug-resistant intraventricular cystic lesion causing progressive headaches and gait disturbance is admitted for a planned, minimally invasive procedure to ablate the cyst wall and contents; the goal is definitive eradication of the lesion to alleviate symptoms and prevent recurrence. The procedure is performed percutaneously under image guidance to directly destroy the ventricular lesion. Typical codes: 00563ZZ
A pediatric patient with recurrent symptomatic ependymal cyst following prior endoscopic drainage returns with infection and failure of prior therapy; inpatient revision involves endoscopic destructive ablation of residual cyst tissue and infected ventricular lining to control infection and prevent further recurrence. Because the operation is performed endoscopically through a percutaneous route, a percutaneous endoscopic destruction code applies. Typical codes: 00564ZZ

Related Codes

0050-BRAIN-DESTRUCTION

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0051-CEREBRAL-MENINGES-DESTRUCTION

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0052-DURA-MATER-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Dura Mater: Procedure Code Group Overview

0057-CEREBRAL-HEMISPHERE-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cerebral Hemisphere: Procedure Code Group Overview

0058-BASAL-GANGLIA-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Basal Ganglia: Procedure Code Group Overview

0059-THALAMUS-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thalamus: Procedure Code Group Overview

005A-HYPOTHALAMUS-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hypothalamus: Procedure Code Group Overview

005B-PONS-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pons: Procedure Code Group Overview

005C-CEREBELLUM-DESTRUCTION

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005D-MEDULLA-OBLONGATA-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Medulla Oblongata: 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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Cerebral Ventricle Destruction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Cerebral Ventricle Destruction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0056?

What is the defined operation and body system for ICD-10-PCS 0056 codes?

When should ICD-10-PCS 0056 codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How do ICD-10-PCS 0056 codes affect reimbursement and DRG assignment?

What approaches correspond to the individual codes `00560ZZ`, `00563ZZ`, and `00564ZZ`?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0056?

What is the defined operation and body system for ICD-10-PCS 0056 codes?

When should ICD-10-PCS 0056 codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How do ICD-10-PCS 0056 codes affect reimbursement and DRG assignment?

What approaches correspond to the individual codes `00560ZZ`, `00563ZZ`, and `00564ZZ`?

References