002 Change - Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves ICD-10-PCS
The 002 code range contains 7 ICD-10-PCS codes for Change procedures on the central nervous system and cranial nerves. 6 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Change: Taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane.
Codes in the 002 Range 7 codes · 6 billable
- 002 Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, ChangeNon-billable header
- 0020X0Z Change Drainage Device in Brain, External Approach
- 0020XYZ Change Other Device in Brain, External Approach
- 002EX0Z Change Drainage Device in Cranial Nerve, External Approach
- 002EXYZ Change Other Device in Cranial Nerve, External Approach
- 002UX0Z Change Drainage Device in Spinal Canal, External Approach
- 002UXYZ Change Other Device in Spinal Canal, External Approach
About the 002 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Change (code 002) involves taking out a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device without affecting other body parts. This operation is commonly applied within the Medical and Surgical section for the Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves.
The Change operation is typically used to replace implanted devices such as drainage devices or other specialized equipment. For example, the code 0020X0Z describes changing a drainage device in the brain through an external approach, while 002EXYZ refers to changing other devices in a cranial nerve also via the external approach. Similarly, codes like 002UX0Z and 002UXYZ represent changing drainage and other devices in the spinal canal. These precise codes help document the replacement of devices critical to neurological function, ensuring clear communication and accurate procedural records in neurosurgical care.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 002 range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 6 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 002 range classify?
The range classifies Change procedures, taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane, performed on the central nervous system and cranial nerves. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
