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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 00Q2 includes procedures performed to repair membranes in the central nervous system, specifically the dura mater. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a dural defect, tear, or surgical opening requires restoration of normal anatomic structure and function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 00Q2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Dura Mater Repair Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes repair operations on the dura mater, the tough outer membrane of the central nervous system that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Procedures restore the dura mater's normal anatomic structure and function after injury, defect, or surgical opening. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these repairs is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific central nervous system procedure performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
0	Body System	Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
Q	Operation	Repair
2	Body Part	Dura Mater

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Dura Mater Repair 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
Q	Operation	Repair
2	Body Part	Dura Mater

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a documented dural repair is performed to close, suture, graft, or reconstruct the dura mater. Codes apply when the operative note specifies repair of the dura mater as part of an inpatient neurosurgical procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
00Q20ZZ	Repair Dura Mater, Open Approach
00Q23ZZ	Repair Dura Mater, Percutaneous Approach
00Q24ZZ	Repair Dura Mater, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 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
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
955	Craniotomy for Multiple Significant Trauma

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision with a depressed skull fracture and breach of the dura noted on emergent craniotomy. The neurosurgeon performs an open dural repair to close the tear and re-establish a watertight dural closure to prevent cerebrospinal fluid leak and infection. The procedure is documented as an open approach repair of the dura mater performed during the index inpatient operation. Typical codes: 00Q20ZZ
An elderly patient is scheduled for elective lumbar decompression for spinal stenosis, and during the planned open spinal laminectomy a small incidental durotomy is identified. The surgeon performs primary suture repair of the dural defect via the open approach before completing the decompression to restore dural integrity and prevent postoperative CSF leakage. The dural repair is documented as an open dural repair performed during the inpatient procedure. Typical codes: 00Q20ZZ
A patient who previously underwent a minimally invasive endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary procedure presents postoperatively with a persistent CSF rhinorrhea and evidence of a dural defect on imaging. The team performs a percutaneous endoscopic dural repair to close the persistent sella dura leak and prevent ascending infection. The operative note documents a percutaneous endoscopic approach repair of the dura mater to correct the complication. Typical codes: 00Q24ZZ

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00Q0-BRAIN-REPAIR

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00Q1-CEREBRAL-MENINGES-REPAIR

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00Q6-CEREBRAL-VENTRICLE-REPAIR

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00Q7-CEREBRAL-HEMISPHERE-REPAIR

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

00Q8-BASAL-GANGLIA-REPAIR

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

00Q9-THALAMUS-REPAIR

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

00QA-HYPOTHALAMUS-REPAIR

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

00QB-PONS-REPAIR

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

00QC-CEREBELLUM-REPAIR

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

00QD-MEDULLA-OBLONGATA-REPAIR

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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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
00Q20ZZ	Repair Dura Mater, Open Approach
00Q23ZZ	Repair Dura Mater, Percutaneous Approach
00Q24ZZ	Repair Dura Mater, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 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
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
955	Craniotomy for Multiple Significant Trauma

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision with a depressed skull fracture and breach of the dura noted on emergent craniotomy. The neurosurgeon performs an open dural repair to close the tear and re-establish a watertight dural closure to prevent cerebrospinal fluid leak and infection. The procedure is documented as an open approach repair of the dura mater performed during the index inpatient operation. Typical codes: 00Q20ZZ
An elderly patient is scheduled for elective lumbar decompression for spinal stenosis, and during the planned open spinal laminectomy a small incidental durotomy is identified. The surgeon performs primary suture repair of the dural defect via the open approach before completing the decompression to restore dural integrity and prevent postoperative CSF leakage. The dural repair is documented as an open dural repair performed during the inpatient procedure. Typical codes: 00Q20ZZ
A patient who previously underwent a minimally invasive endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary procedure presents postoperatively with a persistent CSF rhinorrhea and evidence of a dural defect on imaging. The team performs a percutaneous endoscopic dural repair to close the persistent sella dura leak and prevent ascending infection. The operative note documents a percutaneous endoscopic approach repair of the dura mater to correct the complication. Typical codes: 00Q24ZZ

Related Codes

00Q0-BRAIN-REPAIR

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

00Q1-CEREBRAL-MENINGES-REPAIR

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

00Q6-CEREBRAL-VENTRICLE-REPAIR

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

00Q7-CEREBRAL-HEMISPHERE-REPAIR

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

00Q8-BASAL-GANGLIA-REPAIR

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

00Q9-THALAMUS-REPAIR

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

00QA-HYPOTHALAMUS-REPAIR

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

00QB-PONS-REPAIR

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

00QC-CEREBELLUM-REPAIR

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

00QD-MEDULLA-OBLONGATA-REPAIR

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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Code Attributes

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Dura Mater Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the dura mater repair group?

What body system and operation do these procedure codes represent?

Why is accurate coding in the `00Q2` group important for inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to dura mater repair procedures?

When should a dura mater repair be coded in the `00Q2` group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the dura mater repair group?

What body system and operation do these procedure codes represent?

Why is accurate coding in the `00Q2` group important for inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to dura mater repair procedures?

When should a dura mater repair be coded in the `00Q2` group?

References