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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 01XC includes procedures performed to transfer neural tissue in the pudendal nerve within the peripheral nervous system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion or all of the pudendal nerve is repositioned or reassigned to take over function for another neural structure. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 01XC group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Pudendal Nerve Transfer Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve transferring all or a portion of the pudendal nerve within the peripheral nervous system to assume or restore function of another nerve or neural segment. These operations move neural tissue without removing it, aiming to reestablish motor or sensory function in the pelvic region. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these transfers is important for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific neural transfer 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
C	Body Part	Pudendal Nerve

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Pudendal 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
C	Body Part	Pudendal Nerve

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the pudendal nerve, or a portion of it, is surgically transferred to take over the function of another nerve or neural segment. These codes apply when the operation involves relocation of neural tissue without excision to reestablish pelvic sensory or motor function.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
01XC0ZB	Transfer Pudendal Nerve to Lumbar Nerve, Open Approach
01XC0ZC	Transfer Pudendal Nerve to Perineal Nerve, Open Approach
01XC4ZB	Transfer Pudendal Nerve to Lumbar Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
01XC4ZC	Transfer Pudendal Nerve to Perineal 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 middle-aged patient presents after traumatic pelvic floor injury from a pelvic fracture with persistent fecal incontinence and loss of external anal sphincter control despite conservative therapy; inpatient evaluation demonstrates pudendal nerve injury with intact proximal motor pathways, and a planned surgical transfer is performed to reanimate sphincter function by moving pudendal nerve fibers to a nearby lumbar-derived motor branch. A planned open transfer is chosen to allow direct nerve coaptation and graft management. Typical codes: 01XC0ZB
An adult with long-standing pudendal neuropathy following obstetric injury has progressive pelvic floor denervation and refractory perineal numbness and sexual dysfunction; after multidisciplinary evaluation, a minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic pudendal-to-perineal nerve transfer is scheduled electively to restore sensory and motor innervation to the perineal region. The patient is admitted for the percutaneous endoscopic procedure and postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 01XC4ZC
A patient with a failed prior nerve repair and recurrent pelvic floor dysfunction after initial pudendal nerve surgery requires revision surgery because scar formation has redirected neural conduction; intraoperative decision is made to move a segment of pudendal nerve to a lumbar nerve branch through an open approach to salvage function and bypass scarred distal targets. This inpatient revision addresses the complication of prior surgery and attempts functional restoration. Typical codes: 01XC0ZB, 01XC0ZC

Related Codes

01X1-CERVICAL-NERVE-TRANSFER

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01X2-PHRENIC-NERVE-TRANSFER

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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

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

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

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
01XC0ZB	Transfer Pudendal Nerve to Lumbar Nerve, Open Approach
01XC0ZC	Transfer Pudendal Nerve to Perineal Nerve, Open Approach
01XC4ZB	Transfer Pudendal Nerve to Lumbar Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
01XC4ZC	Transfer Pudendal Nerve to Perineal 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 middle-aged patient presents after traumatic pelvic floor injury from a pelvic fracture with persistent fecal incontinence and loss of external anal sphincter control despite conservative therapy; inpatient evaluation demonstrates pudendal nerve injury with intact proximal motor pathways, and a planned surgical transfer is performed to reanimate sphincter function by moving pudendal nerve fibers to a nearby lumbar-derived motor branch. A planned open transfer is chosen to allow direct nerve coaptation and graft management. Typical codes: 01XC0ZB
An adult with long-standing pudendal neuropathy following obstetric injury has progressive pelvic floor denervation and refractory perineal numbness and sexual dysfunction; after multidisciplinary evaluation, a minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic pudendal-to-perineal nerve transfer is scheduled electively to restore sensory and motor innervation to the perineal region. The patient is admitted for the percutaneous endoscopic procedure and postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 01XC4ZC
A patient with a failed prior nerve repair and recurrent pelvic floor dysfunction after initial pudendal nerve surgery requires revision surgery because scar formation has redirected neural conduction; intraoperative decision is made to move a segment of pudendal nerve to a lumbar nerve branch through an open approach to salvage function and bypass scarred distal targets. This inpatient revision addresses the complication of prior surgery and attempts functional restoration. Typical codes: 01XC0ZB, 01XC0ZC

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

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

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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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers pudendal nerve transfer procedures?

What are the specific procedure codes and approaches listed in the 01XC group?

What section, body system, operation, and body part attributes define these codes?

How does accurate coding in 01XC affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in this pudendal nerve transfer group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers pudendal nerve transfer procedures?

What are the specific procedure codes and approaches listed in the 01XC group?

What section, body system, operation, and body part attributes define these codes?

How does accurate coding in 01XC affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in this pudendal nerve transfer group?

References