01530ZZDestruction of Brachial Plexus, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
01530ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Brachial Plexus, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
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 | 1 | Peripheral Nervous System |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Brachial Plexus |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 01530ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 01530ZZ
Is 01530ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 01530ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Brachial Plexus, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 01530ZZ mean?
01530ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 1 is the Body System (Peripheral Nervous System); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Brachial Plexus); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 01530ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Brachial Plexus, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 42. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
