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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - Q
New Technology, Nervous System, Insertion, Vagus Nerve

The Vagus Nerve body part is identified by the character Q in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Insertion 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.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  X = New Technology

Body System:
  0 = Nervous System

Root Operation:
  H = Insertion

Body Part:

See Terms used in New Technology

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

X0HQ - Vagus Nerve

  • Percutaneous Approach

    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

    • Neurostimulator Lead with Paired Stimulation System
      • X0HQ3R8 - Insert Neur Ld Pr Stim in Vagus Nrv, Perc, New Tech 8