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 2027.
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
These procedures remove a device from the brain, a cranial nerve, or the spinal canal and replace it with an identical or similar device in the same place. They do not cut or puncture the skin or a mucous membrane.
The fourth character identifies the body part: Brain, Cranial Nerve, or Spinal Canal. The fifth character is External. The sixth distinguishes a Drainage Device from an Other Device, and the seventh is No Qualifier.
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, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 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 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
