ICD-10-PCS Code For Peripheral Nerve: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group D027 includes procedures performed to irradiate or ablate peripheral nerve structures using stereotactic radiosurgery in the central and peripheral nervous system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when focused radiation therapy is delivered to a peripheral nerve for treatment, control, or palliation of a neurologic condition. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS D027 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the stereotactic radiosurgery procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.
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Peripheral Nerve Stereotactic Radiosurgery Procedure Overview
Procedures in this group involve stereotactic radiosurgery directed at peripheral nerves within the central and peripheral nervous system. These procedures use focused radiation to treat or ablate targeted peripheral nerve structures without open surgery. Accurate coding of these radiation therapy procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific stereotactic radiosurgery intervention and supports appropriate case mix and payment.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| D | Section | Radiation Therapy |
| 0 | Body System | Central and Peripheral Nervous System |
| 2 | Operation | Stereotactic Radiosurgery |
| 7 | Body Part | Peripheral Nerve |