ICD-10-PCS Code For Median Nerve: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 01D5 includes procedures performed to extract portions of the median nerve in the peripheral nervous system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when surgical removal or stripping of all or a portion of the median nerve is performed. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 01D5 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Median Nerve Extraction Procedure Overview
Procedures in this group involve extraction of all or part of the median nerve and target the peripheral nervous system. These operations remove, pull, or strip out nerve tissue by force as part of surgical management for severe injury or disease. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these extraction procedures is important for clear inpatient clinical documentation and appropriate reimbursement.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| 1 | Body System | Peripheral Nervous System |
| D | Operation | Extraction |
| 5 | Body Part | Median Nerve |