8
The Thoracic Nerve body part is identified by the character 8
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Transfer root operation of the Peripheral Nervous System body system
under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
1
= Peripheral Nervous System
Root Operation:
X
= Transfer
Body Part:
1
- Cervical NerveD
- Femoral NerveB
- Lumbar Nerve5
- Median NerveH
- Peroneal Nerve2
- Phrenic NerveC
- Pudendal Nerve6
- Radial NerveF
- Sciatic Nerve8
- Thoracic NerveG
- Tibial Nerve4
- Ulnar NerveSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
01X8
- Thoracic Nerve
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
01X80Z8
- Transfer Thoracic Nerve to Thoracic Nerve, Open ApproachEntry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
01X84Z8
- Transfer Thoracic Nerve to Thor Nrv, Perc Endo Approach