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 01U8 includes procedures performed to supplement biological or synthetic material in the thoracic nerve. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a material is placed to physically reinforce or augment the function of a thoracic nerve. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 01U8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Thoracic Nerve Supplement Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS group involve placing biological or synthetic material to reinforce or augment the function of a thoracic nerve and target the peripheral nervous system. These supplement operations physically support or enhance nerve structure or function in the thoracic region. Accurate coding of these procedures matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific nerve-targeted augmentation and supports 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
U	Operation	Supplement
8	Body Part	Thoracic Nerve

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Thoracic Nerve Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when material is placed on or in a thoracic nerve to improve or support its function during an inpatient stay. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code that reflects the substance used and the thoracic nerve as the body part.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
01U807Z	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
01U80JZ	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
01U80KZ	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
01U837Z	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
01U83JZ	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
01U83KZ	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
01U847Z	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
01U84JZ	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
01U84KZ	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, 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 with progressive thoracic radiculopathy caused by a degenerative neuroma and focal nerve instability presents with worsening thoracic neuropathic pain and sensory loss unresponsive to conservative therapies; during an inpatient scheduled procedure the surgeon places a biological nerve wrap harvested from the patient to reinforce and protect the damaged thoracic nerve and reduce scar tethering. Typical codes: 01U807Z
A middle-aged patient admitted for management of thoracic nerve entrapment after traumatic chest wall injury with persistent motor weakness and debilitating paresthesia undergoes a planned minimally invasive percutaneous reinforcement using a synthetic nerve conduit to augment axonal guidance and restore structural support. Typical codes: 01U83JZ, 01U84JZ
A patient develops symptomatic recurrent scar formation around a previously repaired thoracic nerve causing acute worsening pain and functional decline; during an inpatient revision surgery the surgeon performs open excision of scar tissue and places a nonautologous (donor-derived) tissue substitute over the thoracic nerve to prevent re-adhesion and augment nerve gliding. Typical codes: 01U80KZ

Related Codes

01U1-CERVICAL-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01U2-PHRENIC-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01U4-ULNAR-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01U5-MEDIAN-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01U6-RADIAL-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01UB-LUMBAR-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01UC-PUDENDAL-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01UD-FEMORAL-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01UF-SCIATIC-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01UG-TIBIAL-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Tibial 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

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
01U807Z	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
01U80JZ	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
01U80KZ	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
01U837Z	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
01U83JZ	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
01U83KZ	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
01U847Z	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
01U84JZ	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
01U84KZ	Supplement Thoracic Nerve with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, 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 with progressive thoracic radiculopathy caused by a degenerative neuroma and focal nerve instability presents with worsening thoracic neuropathic pain and sensory loss unresponsive to conservative therapies; during an inpatient scheduled procedure the surgeon places a biological nerve wrap harvested from the patient to reinforce and protect the damaged thoracic nerve and reduce scar tethering. Typical codes: 01U807Z
A middle-aged patient admitted for management of thoracic nerve entrapment after traumatic chest wall injury with persistent motor weakness and debilitating paresthesia undergoes a planned minimally invasive percutaneous reinforcement using a synthetic nerve conduit to augment axonal guidance and restore structural support. Typical codes: 01U83JZ, 01U84JZ
A patient develops symptomatic recurrent scar formation around a previously repaired thoracic nerve causing acute worsening pain and functional decline; during an inpatient revision surgery the surgeon performs open excision of scar tissue and places a nonautologous (donor-derived) tissue substitute over the thoracic nerve to prevent re-adhesion and augment nerve gliding. Typical codes: 01U80KZ

Related Codes

01U1-CERVICAL-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01U2-PHRENIC-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01U4-ULNAR-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01U5-MEDIAN-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01U6-RADIAL-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01UB-LUMBAR-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01UC-PUDENDAL-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01UD-FEMORAL-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01UF-SCIATIC-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

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

01UG-TIBIAL-NERVE-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Tibial 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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Thoracic Nerve Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Thoracic Nerve Supplement 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 01U8 represent?

What types of materials and approaches are included in the 01U8 code group?

For what clinical purpose are procedures in the 01U8 group performed?

How does accurate coding in the 01U8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may be related when coding procedures from the 01U8 group?

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 01U8 represent?

What types of materials and approaches are included in the 01U8 code group?

For what clinical purpose are procedures in the 01U8 group performed?

How does accurate coding in the 01U8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may be related when coding procedures from the 01U8 group?

References