X0HQ3R8Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead with Paired Stimulation System into Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 8
- Billable / Specific Code
X0HQ3R8 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead with Paired Stimulation System into Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 8. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 18 MS-DRGs. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
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 | X | New Technology |
| 2 | Body System | 0 | Nervous System |
| 3 | Operation | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | Q | Vagus Nerve |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device/Substance/Technology | R | Neurostimulator Lead with Paired Stimulation System |
| 7 | Qualifier | 8 | New Technology Group 8 |
Code History
- 00HE3MZ — Insertion of Neuro Lead into Cranial Nrv, Perc Approach
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Questions About X0HQ3R8
Is X0HQ3R8 a billable code?
Yes. X0HQ3R8 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead with Paired Stimulation System into Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 8 on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in X0HQ3R8 mean?
X0HQ3R8 breaks down character by character: the 1st character X is the Section (New Technology); the 2nd character 0 is the Body System (Nervous System); the 3rd character H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character Q is the BodyPart (Vagus Nerve); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character R is the Device/Substance/Technology (Neurostimulator Lead with Paired Stimulation System); the 7th character 8 is the Qualifier (New Technology Group 8).
What MS-DRG does X0HQ3R8 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead with Paired Stimulation System into Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 8 maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 143, 144, 145, 252, 253, 254, 515, 516, 517, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
