00QQ4ZZRepair Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00QQ4ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Meninges repair.
Code Identity
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.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 0 | Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves |
| 3 | Operation | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | Q | Vagus Nerve |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code repair of the vagus nerve, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Repair, then the subterms Nerve, Vagus. The index leads to table 00Q, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 00QQ4ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 00RQ47Z — Replacement of Vagus Nrv with Autol Sub, Perc Endo Approach
- 00RQ4JZ — Replacement of Vagus Nrv with Synth Sub, Perc Endo Approach
- 00RQ4KZ — Replacement of Vagus Nrv with Nonaut Sub, Perc Endo Approach
- 00UQ4JZ — Supplement Vagus Nerve with Synth Sub, Perc Endo Approach
- 00UQ4KZ — Supplement Vagus Nerve with Nonaut Sub, Perc Endo Approach
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Questions About 00QQ4ZZ
Is 00QQ4ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 00QQ4ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 0 is the Body System (Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves); the 3rd character Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character Q is the BodyPart (Vagus Nerve); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 00QQ4ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 143, 144, 145, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2335 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00QQ4ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 04.3 (Suture of cranial and peripheral nerves) and 04.79 (Other neuroplasty). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
