01C60ZZExtirpation of Matter from Radial Nerve, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
01C60ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Radial Nerve, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Peripheral nerve procedures, NEC.
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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Radial Nerve |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code extirpation of the radial nerve, open the FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Nerve, Radial. The index leads to table 01C, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 01C60ZZ.
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.
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Questions About 01C60ZZ
Is 01C60ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Radial Nerve, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 01C60ZZ mean?
The code 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Radial 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 MS-DRG does 01C60ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Radial Nerve, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, with relative weights from 1.7277 to 3.8612. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 01C60ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Radial Nerve, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 04.04 (Other incision of cranial and peripheral nerves). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
