2026 ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code X051329
Destruction of Renal Sympathetic Nerve(s) using Ultrasound Ablation, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 9
- ICD-10-PCS Code:
- X051329
- ICD-10-PCS Code for:
- Destruc Ren Symp Nv w US Ablat, Perc, New Tech 9
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
X051329 is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of destruction of renal sympathetic nerve(s) using ultrasound ablation, percutaneous approach, new technology group 9. The code is valid for the year 2026 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent. Procedure code explanation: none of the body part is physically taken out fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion
X051329 PCS Table
In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the new technology section and is part of the nervous system body system, classified under destruction operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is renal sympathetic nerve(s).
| Position | Designation | Character | Label | Procedures Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | X | New Technology | |
| 2 | Body System | 0 | Nervous System | |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction | Involves: Explanation:
|
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Renal Sympathetic Nerve(s) | |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous | Involves: |
| 6 | Device/Substance/Technology | 2 | Ultrasound Ablation | |
| 7 | Qualifier | 9 | New Technology Group 9 |
Replacement Code
X051329 replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-PCS code(s):
- 015M3ZZ - Destruction of Abdominal Sympathetic Nerve, Perc Approach
- 015M3ZZ - Destruction of Abdominal Sympathetic Nerve, Perc Approach
- 015M3ZZ - Destruction of Abdominal Sympathetic Nerve, Perc Approach
- 015M3ZZ - Destruction of Abdominal Sympathetic Nerve, Perc Approach
- 015M3ZZ - Destruction of Abdominal Sympathetic Nerve, Perc Approach
- 015M3ZZ - Destruction of Abdominal Sympathetic Nerve, Perc Approach
- 015M3ZZ - Destruction of Abdominal Sympathetic Nerve, Perc Approach
Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Destruction Renal Sympathetic Nerve(s)
What is ICD-10-PCS?
The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2026 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.
