X2H13XBInsertion of Temporary Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Stimulation Electrodes into Superior Vena Cava, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11

New Technology›Cardiovascular System›Insertion
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS X2H13XB
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

X2H13XB is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Temporary Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Stimulation Electrodes into Superior Vena Cava, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 361, 362. 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. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Implantation. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Respiratory system procedures, NEC.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
X2H13XB
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Insertion of Temporary Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Stimulation Electrodes into Superior Vena Cava, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11
Short Description
Insert Tmp Diaphr Electr in Sup Vena Cava, Perc, New Tech 11
Parent Code
X2H

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionXNew Technology
2Body System2Cardiovascular System
3OperationHInsertion
4BodyPart1Superior Vena Cava
5Approach3Percutaneous
6Device/Substance/TechnologyXTemporary Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Stimulation Electrodes
7QualifierBNew Technology Group 11

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to X2H13XB as Implantation. These index entries lead to this code:

Implantation
Direct entry for this code
Fixation, bone, External, without fracture reduction
Direct entry for this code
Fixation, bone, Internal, without fracture reduction
Direct entry for this code
Insertion, Temporary Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Stimulation Electrodes
Direct entry for this code
Temporary Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Stimulation Electrodes, Insertion
Direct entry for this code
New Technology, Insertion, Temporary Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Stimulation Electrodes
Direct entry for this code
Precava
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Cavoatrial junction
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Insertion, Intracardiac Pacemaker, Dual-Chamber
Leads to this code's table
Intracardiac Pacemaker, Dual-Chamber, Insertion
Leads to this code's table
Insertion, Intraluminal Device, Bioprosthetic Valve
Leads to this code's table
Intraluminal Device, Bioprosthetic Valve, Insertion
Leads to this code's table
Conduit to Short-term External Heart Assist System, Insertion
Leads to this code's table
Insertion, Conduit to Short-term External Heart Assist System
Leads to this code's table
New Technology, Insertion, Intracardiac Pacemaker, Dual-Chamber
Leads to this code's table

To code implantation, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Implantation. The entry lists X2H13XB directly as a complete, billable code.

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Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.

RES014
Respiratory system procedures, NEC
Clinical domain: Respiratory System Procedures

Code History

Replaces previously assigned code(s):
  • 02HV3YZ — Insertion of Other Device into Sup Vena Cava, Perc Approach

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Questions About X2H13XB

Is X2H13XB a billable code?

Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Temporary Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Stimulation Electrodes into Superior Vena Cava, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11 on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-10-PCS code for implantation?

The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Implantation under code X2H13XB, Insertion of Temporary Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Stimulation Electrodes into Superior Vena Cava, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.

What do the characters in X2H13XB mean?

The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character X is the Section (New Technology); the 2nd character 2 is the Body System (Cardiovascular System); the 3rd character H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character 1 is the BodyPart (Superior Vena Cava); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character X is the Device/Substance/Technology (Temporary Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Stimulation Electrodes); the 7th character B is the Qualifier (New Technology Group 11).

What MS-DRG does X2H13XB group to?

On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Temporary Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Stimulation Electrodes into Superior Vena Cava, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11 maps to MS-DRGs 361, 362, with relative weights from 2.1967 to 3.7581. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.