1
The Renal Sympathetic Nerve(s) body part is identified by the character 1
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Destruction root operation of the Nervous System body system
under the New Technology section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
X
= New Technology
Body System:
0
= Nervous System
Root Operation:
5
= Destruction
Body Part:
1
= Renal Sympathetic Nerve(s)
Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
X051
- Renal Sympathetic Nerve(s)
Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure
X051329
- Destruc Ren Symp Nv w US Ablat, Perc, New Tech 9