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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 01X6 includes procedures performed to transfer nerves or portions of nerves in the radial nerve. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a radial nerve or portion of it is moved to another location to assume or restore function for an injured or nonfunctional nerve. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 01X6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific nerve transfer performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Radial Nerve Transfer Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve transferring all or a portion of the radial nerve to another location or structure to assume the function of an injured or nonfunctional nerve. These procedures target the peripheral nervous system and are coded in the Medical and Surgical section of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System. Accurate coding ensures inpatient documentation reflects the specific nerve transfer performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
1	Body System	Peripheral Nervous System
X	Operation	Transfer
6	Body Part	Radial Nerve

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Radial Nerve Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
1	Body System	Peripheral Nervous System
X	Operation	Transfer
6	Body Part	Radial Nerve

When to Use

Use codes from this group when the radial nerve or a portion of it is surgically moved to another site to assume the function of an injured or nonfunctional nerve. These codes apply to inpatient procedures documented as nerve transfers of the radial nerve in the peripheral nervous system.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
01X60Z4	Transfer Radial Nerve to Ulnar Nerve, Open Approach
01X60Z5	Transfer Radial Nerve to Median Nerve, Open Approach
01X60Z6	Transfer Radial Nerve to Radial Nerve, Open Approach
01X64Z4	Transfer Radial Nerve to Ulnar Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
01X64Z5	Transfer Radial Nerve to Median Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
01X64Z6	Transfer Radial Nerve to Radial Nerve, 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 35-year-old construction worker presents acutely after a high-energy midshaft humeral fracture with immediate wrist drop and loss of finger extension. Imaging and nerve conduction studies indicate a discontinuity of the radial nerve proximal to the forearm with viable distal targets; the patient is admitted for surgical nerve transfer to restore wrist and finger extension when primary repair is not feasible. Typical codes: 01X60Z6, 01X64Z6
A 48-year-old woman with a chronic axonal radial nerve injury from a previous traumatic arm laceration has persistent motor deficits and failed conservative management; she is scheduled for an elective inpatient nerve transfer to reinnervate extensor musculature and improve hand function. Typical codes: 01X60Z6, 01X60Z5
A 62-year-old diabetic patient develops progressive radial nerve palsy after multiple prior surgeries and a failed prior nerve graft, now presenting with worsening functional loss and neuropathic pain; the surgical team performs a revision nerve transfer, moving viable radial nerve fascicles to a different peripheral nerve target to recover function and reduce symptoms. Typical codes: 01X60Z4, 01X60Z6

Related Codes

01X1-CERVICAL-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01X2-PHRENIC-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01X4-ULNAR-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01X5-MEDIAN-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01X8-THORACIC-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01XB-LUMBAR-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01XC-PUDENDAL-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01XD-FEMORAL-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01XF-SCIATIC-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01XG-TIBIAL-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
01X60Z4	Transfer Radial Nerve to Ulnar Nerve, Open Approach
01X60Z5	Transfer Radial Nerve to Median Nerve, Open Approach
01X60Z6	Transfer Radial Nerve to Radial Nerve, Open Approach
01X64Z4	Transfer Radial Nerve to Ulnar Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
01X64Z5	Transfer Radial Nerve to Median Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
01X64Z6	Transfer Radial Nerve to Radial Nerve, 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 35-year-old construction worker presents acutely after a high-energy midshaft humeral fracture with immediate wrist drop and loss of finger extension. Imaging and nerve conduction studies indicate a discontinuity of the radial nerve proximal to the forearm with viable distal targets; the patient is admitted for surgical nerve transfer to restore wrist and finger extension when primary repair is not feasible. Typical codes: 01X60Z6, 01X64Z6
A 48-year-old woman with a chronic axonal radial nerve injury from a previous traumatic arm laceration has persistent motor deficits and failed conservative management; she is scheduled for an elective inpatient nerve transfer to reinnervate extensor musculature and improve hand function. Typical codes: 01X60Z6, 01X60Z5
A 62-year-old diabetic patient develops progressive radial nerve palsy after multiple prior surgeries and a failed prior nerve graft, now presenting with worsening functional loss and neuropathic pain; the surgical team performs a revision nerve transfer, moving viable radial nerve fascicles to a different peripheral nerve target to recover function and reduce symptoms. Typical codes: 01X60Z4, 01X60Z6

Related Codes

01X1-CERVICAL-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01X2-PHRENIC-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01X4-ULNAR-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01X5-MEDIAN-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01X8-THORACIC-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01XB-LUMBAR-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01XC-PUDENDAL-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01XD-FEMORAL-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01XF-SCIATIC-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01XG-TIBIAL-NERVE-TRANSFER

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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Radial Nerve Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Radial Nerve Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system cover radial nerve transfer procedures?

What operation type and body part are represented in the 01X6 code group?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 01X6 radial nerve transfer group?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 01X6 affect inpatient documentation and payment?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 01X6 radial nerve transfer group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system cover radial nerve transfer procedures?

What operation type and body part are represented in the 01X6 code group?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 01X6 radial nerve transfer group?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 01X6 affect inpatient documentation and payment?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 01X6 radial nerve transfer group?

References