01550ZZDestruction of Median Nerve, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
01550ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Median Nerve, 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 | 5 | Median Nerve |
| 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 01550ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 01550ZZ
Is 01550ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 01550ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Median Nerve, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 01550ZZ mean?
01550ZZ 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 5 is the BodyPart (Median Nerve); 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 01550ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Median Nerve, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 42. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
