01Q50ZZRepair Median Nerve, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
01Q50ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Median Nerve, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) 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.
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 | Q | Repair |
| 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 01Q50ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 01R507Z — Replacement of Median Nerve with Autol Sub, Open Approach
- 01R50JZ — Replacement of Median Nerve with Synth Sub, Open Approach
- 01R50KZ — Replacement of Median Nerve with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach
- 01U50JZ — Supplement Median Nerve with Synth Sub, Open Approach
- 01U50KZ — Supplement Median Nerve with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach
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Questions About 01Q50ZZ
Is 01Q50ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 01Q50ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Median Nerve, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 01Q50ZZ mean?
01Q50ZZ 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 Q is the Operation (Repair); 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 MS-DRG does 01Q50ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Median Nerve, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 515, 516, 517, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 01Q50ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Median Nerve, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 43 and 47.9. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
