XWHD7Q7Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Mouth and Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening, New Technology Group 7
- Billable / Specific Code
XWHD7Q7 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Mouth and Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening, New Technology Group 7. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). 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 Phagenyx(R) System. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under ENT procedures, NEC.
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 | W | Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Operation | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | D | Mouth and Pharynx |
| 5 | Approach | 7 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening |
| 6 | Device/Substance/Technology | Q | Neurostimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | 7 | New Technology Group 7 |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to XWHD7Q7 as Phagenyx(R) System. These index entries lead to this code:
To code neurostimulator lead in oropharynx, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Neurostimulator Lead in Oropharynx. The entry lists XWHD7Q7 directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Code History
- 0CHY7YZ — Insertion of Other Device into Mouth and Throat, Via Opening
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Questions About XWHD7Q7
Is XWHD7Q7 a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Mouth and Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening, New Technology Group 7 on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for Phagenyx(R) System?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Phagenyx(R) System under code XWHD7Q7, Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Mouth and Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening, New Technology Group 7, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.
What do the characters in XWHD7Q7 mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character X is the Section (New Technology); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character D is the BodyPart (Mouth and Pharynx); the 5th character 7 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening); the 6th character Q is the Device/Substance/Technology (Neurostimulator Lead); the 7th character 7 is the Qualifier (New Technology Group 7).
