2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code X0HQ3R8

Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead with Paired Stimulation System into Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 8

ICD-10-PCS Code:: X0HQ3R8
ICD-10-PCS Code for:: Insert Neur Ld Pr Stim in Vagus Nrv, Perc, New Tech 8
Is Billable?: Yes - Valid for Submission
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X0HQ3R8 is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of insertion of neurostimulator lead with paired stimulation system into vagus nerve, percutaneous approach, new technology group 8. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code 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.

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Replacement Code
Clinical Classification
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X0HQ3R8 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 insertion operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is vagus nerve.

Position	Designation	Character	Label	Procedures Notes
1	Section	X	New Technology
2	Body System	0	Nervous System
3	Operation	H	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
4	BodyPart	Q	Vagus Nerve
5	Approach	3	Percutaneous	Involves: Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure
6	Device/Substance/Technology	R	Neurostimulator Lead with Paired Stimulation System
7	Qualifier	8	New Technology Group 8

Replacement Code

X0HQ3R8 replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-PCS code(s):

00HE3MZ - Insertion of Neuro Lead into Cranial Nrv, Perc Approach
00HE3MZ - Insertion of Neuro Lead into Cranial Nrv, Perc Approach
00HE3MZ - Insertion of Neuro Lead into Cranial Nrv, Perc Approach
00HE3MZ - Insertion of Neuro Lead into Cranial Nrv, Perc Approach
00HE3MZ - Insertion of Neuro Lead into Cranial Nrv, Perc Approach
00HE3MZ - Insertion of Neuro Lead into Cranial Nrv, Perc Approach

Clinical Classification

Clinical Category is CNS neurostimulator procedures
CCSR Category Code: CNS012
Clinical Domain is Central Nervous System Procedures - CNS contains 14 categories that include procedures performed on the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and CNS nerves) such as spinal cord decompression, lumbar puncture, and spinal epidural catheter placement.

Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Insertion Vagus Nerve

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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 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

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.