ICD-10-PCS Code For Lumbar Plexus: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 01C9 includes procedures performed to extirpate solid matter from structures in the lumbar plexus. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgical removal of solid material from the peripheral nervous system in the lumbar plexus is performed. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 01C9 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lumbar Plexus Extirpation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve the extirpation, or taking out, of solid matter from the lumbar plexus and target the peripheral nervous system. These operations remove occlusive or obstructive solid material from nerves or nerve-associated structures in the lumbar plexus. Accurate coding of these extirpation procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific operation, supports clinical records, and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
1	Body System	Peripheral Nervous System
C	Operation	Extirpation
9	Body Part	Lumbar Plexus

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Lumbar Plexus Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
1	Body System	Peripheral Nervous System
C	Operation	Extirpation
9	Body Part	Lumbar Plexus

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a documented surgical procedure involves taking out solid matter from the lumbar plexus. These codes apply when the operative report specifies extirpation of solid material from peripheral nervous system structures located in the lumbar plexus.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
01C90ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Lumbar Plexus, Open Approach
01C93ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Lumbar Plexus, Percutaneous Approach
01C94ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Lumbar Plexus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department with acute worsening lower extremity weakness and radicular pain after a traumatic lumbar vertebral fracture with suspected traumatic nerve root incarceration and associated organized hematoma compressing lumbar plexus branches; imaging and neurosurgical assessment indicate need for inpatient surgical removal of the solid hematoma or organized clot adherent to the lumbar plexus to relieve compression and prevent permanent neurologic deficit. Typical codes: 01C90ZZ.
An adult with chronic, progressive neuropathic pain and imaging-confirmed localized calcified or fibrotic mass adjacent to the lumbar plexus that has failed conservative therapy is scheduled for an elective inpatient procedure to surgically excise the solid lesion from the plexus to reduce nerve compression and improve function. Typical codes: 01C90ZZ, 01C94ZZ.
A patient admitted with postoperative complication after prior spinal instrumentation develops a localized abscess with dense organized purulence and fibrous debris tracking to the lumbar plexus causing persistent neurologic symptoms; the inpatient operation involves percutaneous drainage and mechanical removal of adherent solid material from the plexus under imaging guidance to control infection and decompress neural structures. Typical codes: 01C93ZZ, 01C94ZZ.

Related Codes

01C0-CERVICAL-PLEXUS-EXTIRPATION

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01C2-PHRENIC-NERVE-EXTIRPATION

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01C3-BRACHIAL-PLEXUS-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Brachial Plexus: Procedure Code Group Overview

01C4-ULNAR-NERVE-EXTIRPATION

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

01C5-MEDIAN-NERVE-EXTIRPATION

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

01C6-RADIAL-NERVE-EXTIRPATION

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

01C8-THORACIC-NERVE-TAKING-OR-CUTTING-THORACIC-NERVE-EXTIRPATION

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

01CA-LUMBOSACRAL-PLEXUS-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lumbosacral Plexus: Procedure Code Group Overview

01CB-LUMBAR-NERVE-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lumbar Nerve: 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
01C90ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Lumbar Plexus, Open Approach
01C93ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Lumbar Plexus, Percutaneous Approach
01C94ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Lumbar Plexus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department with acute worsening lower extremity weakness and radicular pain after a traumatic lumbar vertebral fracture with suspected traumatic nerve root incarceration and associated organized hematoma compressing lumbar plexus branches; imaging and neurosurgical assessment indicate need for inpatient surgical removal of the solid hematoma or organized clot adherent to the lumbar plexus to relieve compression and prevent permanent neurologic deficit. Typical codes: 01C90ZZ.
An adult with chronic, progressive neuropathic pain and imaging-confirmed localized calcified or fibrotic mass adjacent to the lumbar plexus that has failed conservative therapy is scheduled for an elective inpatient procedure to surgically excise the solid lesion from the plexus to reduce nerve compression and improve function. Typical codes: 01C90ZZ, 01C94ZZ.
A patient admitted with postoperative complication after prior spinal instrumentation develops a localized abscess with dense organized purulence and fibrous debris tracking to the lumbar plexus causing persistent neurologic symptoms; the inpatient operation involves percutaneous drainage and mechanical removal of adherent solid material from the plexus under imaging guidance to control infection and decompress neural structures. Typical codes: 01C93ZZ, 01C94ZZ.

Related Codes

01C0-CERVICAL-PLEXUS-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cervical Plexus: Procedure Code Group Overview

01C1-CERVICAL-NERVE-EXTIRPATION

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

01C2-PHRENIC-NERVE-EXTIRPATION

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

01C3-BRACHIAL-PLEXUS-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Brachial Plexus: Procedure Code Group Overview

01C4-ULNAR-NERVE-EXTIRPATION

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

01C5-MEDIAN-NERVE-EXTIRPATION

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

01C6-RADIAL-NERVE-EXTIRPATION

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

01C8-THORACIC-NERVE-TAKING-OR-CUTTING-THORACIC-NERVE-EXTIRPATION

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

01CA-LUMBOSACRAL-PLEXUS-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lumbosacral Plexus: Procedure Code Group Overview

01CB-LUMBAR-NERVE-EXTIRPATION

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

Showing 1–10 of 22

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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Lumbar Plexus Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lumbar Plexus: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Lumbar Plexus Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers extirpation of matter from the lumbar plexus?

What specific procedure codes are included in the 01C9 group?

What is the clinical focus of procedures coded to 01C9?

Why is accurate coding within the 01C9 group important for inpatient care?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 01C9 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers extirpation of matter from the lumbar plexus?

What specific procedure codes are included in the 01C9 group?

What is the clinical focus of procedures coded to 01C9?

Why is accurate coding within the 01C9 group important for inpatient care?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 01C9 code group?

References