00NCentral Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Release

Medical and Surgical›Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves›Release
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 00N
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

00N is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Release, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
00N
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Release
Short Description
Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Release
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.

PCS Table Breakdown

Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System0Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
3OperationNRelease

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Questions About 00N

Is 00N a billable code?

No. 00N is an incomplete heading for Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Release and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 00N00ZZ, 00N03ZZ, and 00N04ZZ.