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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 01Q8 includes procedures performed to repair nerves in the thoracic region. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when surgical restoration of thoracic nerve continuity or function is performed after injury or disease. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 01Q8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Thoracic Nerve Repair Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes repair operations on thoracic nerves within the peripheral nervous system to restore normal anatomic structure and function. Procedures involve surgical techniques to suture, graft, or otherwise repair damaged thoracic nerve tissue. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding for these repairs supports proper inpatient documentation and influences reimbursement by reflecting the clinical work performed.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
1	Body System	Peripheral Nervous System
Q	Operation	Repair
8	Body Part	Thoracic Nerve

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Thoracic Nerve Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
1	Body System	Peripheral Nervous System
Q	Operation	Repair
8	Body Part	Thoracic Nerve

When to Use

Use codes from this group when the operative report documents a repair procedure on a thoracic nerve to correct injury or dysfunction. Do not use these codes for diagnostic procedures or for repairs on non-thoracic peripheral nerves.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
01Q80ZZ	Repair Thoracic Nerve, Open Approach
01Q83ZZ	Repair Thoracic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
01Q84ZZ	Repair Thoracic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 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
515	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with MCC
516	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with CC
517	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. 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
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents after a motor vehicle collision with a penetrating chest injury and focal loss of intercostal muscle function and sensory deficit along the thoracic dermatomes; imaging and intraoperative exploration confirm transection of a thoracic sensory-motor nerve requiring surgical restoration to re-establish continuity and prevent chronic neuropathic pain. The patient is admitted for urgent operative repair to restore anatomic continuity and optimize functional recovery. Typical codes: 01Q80ZZ
A middle-aged patient with progressive neuropathic pain and weakness after iatrogenic injury to a thoracic nerve during prior thoracic surgery is scheduled for a planned inpatient reoperation; operative findings show a partial nerve defect necessitating a graft or reconstruction performed through a minimally invasive endoscopic technique to restore nerve function. This elective admission is performed to reconstruct the thoracic nerve and attempt to relieve pain and improve motor/sensory deficits. Typical codes: 01Q84ZZ
A young adult presents several weeks after a closed rib fracture with developing neuroma of a thoracic nerve causing severe localized neuralgia unresponsive to conservative therapy; inpatient management includes surgical excision of the neuroma and direct nerve repair via a percutaneous approach under imaging guidance to restore nerve continuity and reduce neuropathic symptoms. Typical codes: 01Q83ZZ

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01Q0-CERVICAL-PLEXUS-REPAIR

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01Q1-CERVICAL-NERVE-REPAIR

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

01Q2-PHRENIC-NERVE-REPAIR

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

01Q3-BRACHIAL-PLEXUS-REPAIR

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

01Q4-ULNAR-NERVE-REPAIR

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

01Q5-MEDIAN-NERVE-REPAIR

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

01Q6-RADIAL-NERVE-REPAIR

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

01Q9-LUMBAR-PLEXUS-REPAIR

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

01QA-LUMBOSACRAL-PLEXUS-REPAIR

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

01QB-LUMBAR-NERVE-REPAIR

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
01Q80ZZ	Repair Thoracic Nerve, Open Approach
01Q83ZZ	Repair Thoracic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
01Q84ZZ	Repair Thoracic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 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
515	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with MCC
516	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with CC
517	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. 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
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents after a motor vehicle collision with a penetrating chest injury and focal loss of intercostal muscle function and sensory deficit along the thoracic dermatomes; imaging and intraoperative exploration confirm transection of a thoracic sensory-motor nerve requiring surgical restoration to re-establish continuity and prevent chronic neuropathic pain. The patient is admitted for urgent operative repair to restore anatomic continuity and optimize functional recovery. Typical codes: 01Q80ZZ
A middle-aged patient with progressive neuropathic pain and weakness after iatrogenic injury to a thoracic nerve during prior thoracic surgery is scheduled for a planned inpatient reoperation; operative findings show a partial nerve defect necessitating a graft or reconstruction performed through a minimally invasive endoscopic technique to restore nerve function. This elective admission is performed to reconstruct the thoracic nerve and attempt to relieve pain and improve motor/sensory deficits. Typical codes: 01Q84ZZ
A young adult presents several weeks after a closed rib fracture with developing neuroma of a thoracic nerve causing severe localized neuralgia unresponsive to conservative therapy; inpatient management includes surgical excision of the neuroma and direct nerve repair via a percutaneous approach under imaging guidance to restore nerve continuity and reduce neuropathic symptoms. Typical codes: 01Q83ZZ

Related Codes

01Q0-CERVICAL-PLEXUS-REPAIR

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

01Q1-CERVICAL-NERVE-REPAIR

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

01Q2-PHRENIC-NERVE-REPAIR

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

01Q3-BRACHIAL-PLEXUS-REPAIR

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

01Q4-ULNAR-NERVE-REPAIR

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

01Q5-MEDIAN-NERVE-REPAIR

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

01Q6-RADIAL-NERVE-REPAIR

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

01Q9-LUMBAR-PLEXUS-REPAIR

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

01QA-LUMBOSACRAL-PLEXUS-REPAIR

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

01QB-LUMBAR-NERVE-REPAIR

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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Thoracic Nerve Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Thoracic Nerve Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the Thoracic Nerve repair ICD-10-PCS group 01Q8?

What section and body system does the 01Q8 group belong to in ICD-10-PCS?

How does accurate coding in the 01Q8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded in the 01Q8 group?

For what clinical situations are the 01Q8 procedures used according to the overview?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the Thoracic Nerve repair ICD-10-PCS group 01Q8?

What section and body system does the 01Q8 group belong to in ICD-10-PCS?

How does accurate coding in the 01Q8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded in the 01Q8 group?

For what clinical situations are the 01Q8 procedures used according to the overview?

References