01QB0ZZRepair Lumbar Nerve, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
01QB0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Lumbar Nerve, Open 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 Nerve 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 | 1 | Peripheral Nervous System |
| 3 | Operation | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Lumbar Nerve |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 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 lumbar nerve, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Repair, then the subterms Nerve, Lumbar. The index leads to table 01Q, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 01QB0ZZ.
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
- 01RB07Z — Replacement of Lumbar Nerve with Autol Sub, Open Approach
- 01RB0JZ — Replacement of Lumbar Nerve with Synth Sub, Open Approach
- 01RB0KZ — Replacement of Lumbar Nerve with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach
- 01UB0JZ — Supplement Lumbar Nerve with Synth Sub, Open Approach
- 01UB0KZ — Supplement Lumbar Nerve with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach
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Questions About 01QB0ZZ
Is 01QB0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Lumbar Nerve, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 01QB0ZZ 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 Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Lumbar 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 01QB0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Lumbar Nerve, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 515, 516, 517, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 01QB0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Lumbar Nerve, Open 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.
