0
The Nervous System body system is identified by the character “0” in the 2nd character position and grouped within the New Technology section of the ICD-10-PCS coding structure. The 2nd character of an ICD-10-PCS code defines the particular body system or general physiological system or anatomical region involved.
Section:
X
= New Technology
Body System:
0
- Nervous System2
- Cardiovascular SystemD
- Gastrointestinal SystemF
- Hepatobiliary System & PancreasH
- Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue, Fascia & BreastK
- Muscles, Tendons, Bursae & LigamentsN
- BonesR
- JointsT
- Urinary SystemW
- Anatomical RegionsX
- Physiological SystemsY
- ExtracorporealThe 3rd character refers to the root operation or the objective of the procedure.
Nervous System
Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent — None of the body part is physically taken out
Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part
Methodologies which attempt to remediate or cure a disorder or disease