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 01X8 includes procedures performed to transfer nerves or nerve portions in the thoracic region. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a thoracic nerve or portion of it is moved to another location to take over the function of a different nerve or nerve segment. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 01X8 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 Transfer Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS group involve transferring all or a portion of a thoracic nerve to another anatomical location to assume the function of a different nerve or nerve segment. These procedures target the peripheral nervous system and are coded in the Medical and Surgical section. Accurate coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific transfer operation performed and supports correct 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
8	Body Part	Thoracic Nerve

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Thoracic 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
8	Body Part	Thoracic Nerve

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a thoracic nerve or a portion of it is surgically relocated to assume the function of another nerve. These codes apply when the specific procedure meets the Transfer root operation and targets the thoracic nerve as the body part.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
01X80Z8	Transfer Thoracic Nerve to Thoracic Nerve, Open Approach
01X84Z8	Transfer Thoracic Nerve to Thoracic 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

An adult patient presents after a traumatic thoracic spinal contusion with loss of motor innervation to intercostal muscles on one side, resulting in respiratory compromise and paradoxical breathing. After evaluating nerve viability and determining a nearby functional thoracic nerve segment can reinnervate the affected musculature, a surgical transfer of thoracic nerve tissue to restore motor function is performed via an open approach in the inpatient setting. The procedure aims to reestablish expiratory and intercostal muscle function to improve ventilation. Typical codes: 01X80Z8
A patient with chronic post-thoracotomy intercostal neuralgia and segmental denervation resulting in persistent sensory loss and impaired chest wall function is scheduled electively for nerve reconstruction. Preoperative studies identify a healthy adjacent thoracic nerve segment suitable to assume the sensory and motor role of the damaged nerve, and a planned transfer is performed through a minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic approach to reduce surgical morbidity. The goal is to restore sensation and improve chest wall mechanics. Typical codes: 01X84Z8
A patient with prior thoracic nerve transfer who presents with inadequate functional recovery and pain at the transfer site undergoes re-exploration and revision of the previous nerve transfer. Inpatient management includes open surgical relocation or revision of the transferred thoracic nerve tissue to improve alignment and neurotization potential. The revision targets restoration of intended nerve function after the initial procedure failed to achieve expected clinical improvement. Typical codes: 01X80Z8

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01X1-CERVICAL-NERVE-TRANSFER

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01X4-ULNAR-NERVE-TRANSFER

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01X5-MEDIAN-NERVE-TRANSFER

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

01X6-RADIAL-NERVE-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Radial 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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
01X80Z8	Transfer Thoracic Nerve to Thoracic Nerve, Open Approach
01X84Z8	Transfer Thoracic Nerve to Thoracic 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

An adult patient presents after a traumatic thoracic spinal contusion with loss of motor innervation to intercostal muscles on one side, resulting in respiratory compromise and paradoxical breathing. After evaluating nerve viability and determining a nearby functional thoracic nerve segment can reinnervate the affected musculature, a surgical transfer of thoracic nerve tissue to restore motor function is performed via an open approach in the inpatient setting. The procedure aims to reestablish expiratory and intercostal muscle function to improve ventilation. Typical codes: 01X80Z8
A patient with chronic post-thoracotomy intercostal neuralgia and segmental denervation resulting in persistent sensory loss and impaired chest wall function is scheduled electively for nerve reconstruction. Preoperative studies identify a healthy adjacent thoracic nerve segment suitable to assume the sensory and motor role of the damaged nerve, and a planned transfer is performed through a minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic approach to reduce surgical morbidity. The goal is to restore sensation and improve chest wall mechanics. Typical codes: 01X84Z8
A patient with prior thoracic nerve transfer who presents with inadequate functional recovery and pain at the transfer site undergoes re-exploration and revision of the previous nerve transfer. Inpatient management includes open surgical relocation or revision of the transferred thoracic nerve tissue to improve alignment and neurotization potential. The revision targets restoration of intended nerve function after the initial procedure failed to achieve expected clinical improvement. Typical codes: 01X80Z8

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

01X6-RADIAL-NERVE-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Radial 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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Thoracic Nerve Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Thoracic Nerve Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 01X8 code group?

Which ICD-10-PCS codes represent open and percutaneous endoscopic approaches for thoracic nerve transfer?

What are the key ICD-10-PCS attributes for the thoracic nerve transfer group?

How does accurate coding in the 01X8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which related DRGs are associated with procedures in the 01X8 thoracic nerve transfer group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 01X8 code group?

Which ICD-10-PCS codes represent open and percutaneous endoscopic approaches for thoracic nerve transfer?

What are the key ICD-10-PCS attributes for the thoracic nerve transfer group?

How does accurate coding in the 01X8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which related DRGs are associated with procedures in the 01X8 thoracic nerve transfer group?

References