ICD-10-PCS Code For Spinal Canal: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 00HU includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions in the spinal canal. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed within the spinal canal to monitor or modulate neural function or prevent neurologic complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 00HU group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Spinal Canal Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes insertion of nonbiological appliances into the spinal canal and targets the central nervous system and cranial nerves body system. These procedures involve placing devices that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions without replacing a body part. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these insertions ensures complete inpatient clinical documentation and supports appropriate case mix assignment for reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
0	Body System	Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
H	Operation	Insertion
U	Body Part	Spinal Canal

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Spinal Canal Insertion 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
H	Operation	Insertion
U	Body Part	Spinal Canal

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an appliance is placed into the spinal canal during an inpatient encounter to monitor or modulate neural function or prevent neurologic complications. These codes apply when the primary operation is insertion of a nonbiological device and the procedure is documented in the record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

15 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
00HU01Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Spinal Canal, Open Approach
00HU02Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Spinal Canal, Open Approach
00HU03Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Spinal Canal, Open Approach
00HU0MZ	Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Spinal Canal, Open Approach
00HU0YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Spinal Canal, Open Approach
00HU31Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach
00HU32Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach
00HU33Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach
00HU3MZ	Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach
00HU3YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

30 rows

DRG Code	Description
028	Spinal Procedures with MCC
029	Spinal Procedures with CC or Spinal Neurostimulators
030	Spinal Procedures without CC/MCC
518	Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with MCC or Disc Device or Neurostimulator
519	Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with CC
520	Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC
673	Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with MCC
674	Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with CC
675	Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures without CC/MCC
715	Other Male Reproductive System O.R. Procedures for Malignancy with CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient presents to the hospital after a traumatic spinal cord injury with rising intracanal pressure and progressive neurologic deterioration. The neurosurgical team places a monitoring catheter into the spinal canal during an open laminectomy to directly measure cerebrospinal fluid pressure and guide postoperative management. This inpatient procedure is performed to monitor spinal canal pressures and prevent further neurologic compromise. Typical codes: 00HU02Z
A patient with refractory chronic neuropathic back and leg pain scheduled for a planned implantation of a spinal neurostimulation system. During an open surgical procedure, a neurostimulator lead is inserted into the spinal canal and secured to provide long-term modulation of dorsal column neural activity. This elective inpatient operation aims to reduce pain and improve function when conservative therapies have failed. Typical codes: 00HU0MZ
A patient with a malfunctioning intrathecal infusion catheter previously placed for spasticity management is admitted for worsening spasticity and signs of drug underdelivery. During an open revision, the defective infusion device is removed and a new intrathecal infusion device is inserted into the spinal canal to restore medication delivery. This inpatient revision addresses the complication of device failure and recurrent symptoms. Typical codes: 00HU03Z

Related Codes

00H0-BRAIN-INSERTION

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

00H6-CEREBRAL-VENTRICLE-INSERTION

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

00HE-CRANIAL-NERVE-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cranial Nerve: Procedure Code Group Overview

00HV-SPINAL-CORD-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Spinal Cord: Procedure Code Group Overview

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

15 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
00HU01Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Spinal Canal, Open Approach
00HU02Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Spinal Canal, Open Approach
00HU03Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Spinal Canal, Open Approach
00HU0MZ	Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Spinal Canal, Open Approach
00HU0YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Spinal Canal, Open Approach
00HU31Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach
00HU32Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach
00HU33Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach
00HU3MZ	Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach
00HU3YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

30 rows

DRG Code	Description
028	Spinal Procedures with MCC
029	Spinal Procedures with CC or Spinal Neurostimulators
030	Spinal Procedures without CC/MCC
518	Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with MCC or Disc Device or Neurostimulator
519	Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with CC
520	Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC
673	Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with MCC
674	Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with CC
675	Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures without CC/MCC
715	Other Male Reproductive System O.R. Procedures for Malignancy with CC/MCC

Showing 1–10 of 30

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient presents to the hospital after a traumatic spinal cord injury with rising intracanal pressure and progressive neurologic deterioration. The neurosurgical team places a monitoring catheter into the spinal canal during an open laminectomy to directly measure cerebrospinal fluid pressure and guide postoperative management. This inpatient procedure is performed to monitor spinal canal pressures and prevent further neurologic compromise. Typical codes: 00HU02Z
A patient with refractory chronic neuropathic back and leg pain scheduled for a planned implantation of a spinal neurostimulation system. During an open surgical procedure, a neurostimulator lead is inserted into the spinal canal and secured to provide long-term modulation of dorsal column neural activity. This elective inpatient operation aims to reduce pain and improve function when conservative therapies have failed. Typical codes: 00HU0MZ
A patient with a malfunctioning intrathecal infusion catheter previously placed for spasticity management is admitted for worsening spasticity and signs of drug underdelivery. During an open revision, the defective infusion device is removed and a new intrathecal infusion device is inserted into the spinal canal to restore medication delivery. This inpatient revision addresses the complication of device failure and recurrent symptoms. Typical codes: 00HU03Z

Related Codes

00H0-BRAIN-INSERTION

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

00H6-CEREBRAL-VENTRICLE-INSERTION

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

00HE-CRANIAL-NERVE-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cranial Nerve: Procedure Code Group Overview

00HV-SPINAL-CORD-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Spinal Cord: Procedure Code Group Overview

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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Spinal Canal Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Spinal Canal: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Spinal Canal Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 00HU cover?

What types of devices are represented by codes in the 00HU group?

How do approach values differentiate codes within the 00HU group?

Why is accurate coding within the 00HU group important for inpatient documentation?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in 00HU?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 00HU cover?

What types of devices are represented by codes in the 00HU group?

How do approach values differentiate codes within the 00HU group?

Why is accurate coding within the 00HU group important for inpatient documentation?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in 00HU?

References