008 Division - Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves ICD-10-PCS
The 008 code range contains 55 ICD-10-PCS codes for Division procedures on the central nervous system and cranial nerves. 54 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Division: Cutting into a body part without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part in order to separate or transect a body part.
Codes in the 008 Range 55 codes · 54 billable
- 008 Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, DivisionNon-billable header
- 00800ZZ Division of Brain, Open Approach
- 00803ZZ Division of Brain, Percutaneous Approach
- 00804ZZ Division of Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00870ZZ Division of Cerebral Hemisphere, Open Approach
- 00873ZZ Division of Cerebral Hemisphere, Percutaneous Approach
- 00874ZZ Division of Cerebral Hemisphere, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00880ZZ Division of Basal Ganglia, Open Approach
- 00883ZZ Division of Basal Ganglia, Percutaneous Approach
- 00884ZZ Division of Basal Ganglia, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008F0ZZ Division of Olfactory Nerve, Open Approach
- 008F3ZZ Division of Olfactory Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 008F4ZZ Division of Olfactory Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008G0ZZ Division of Optic Nerve, Open Approach
- 008G3ZZ Division of Optic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 008G4ZZ Division of Optic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008H0ZZ Division of Oculomotor Nerve, Open Approach
- 008H3ZZ Division of Oculomotor Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 008H4ZZ Division of Oculomotor Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008J0ZZ Division of Trochlear Nerve, Open Approach
- 008J3ZZ Division of Trochlear Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 008J4ZZ Division of Trochlear Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008K0ZZ Division of Trigeminal Nerve, Open Approach
- 008K3ZZ Division of Trigeminal Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 008K4ZZ Division of Trigeminal Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008L0ZZ Division of Abducens Nerve, Open Approach
- 008L3ZZ Division of Abducens Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 008L4ZZ Division of Abducens Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008M0ZZ Division of Facial Nerve, Open Approach
- 008M3ZZ Division of Facial Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 008M4ZZ Division of Facial Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008N0ZZ Division of Acoustic Nerve, Open Approach
- 008N3ZZ Division of Acoustic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 008N4ZZ Division of Acoustic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008P0ZZ Division of Glossopharyngeal Nerve, Open Approach
- 008P3ZZ Division of Glossopharyngeal Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 008P4ZZ Division of Glossopharyngeal Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008Q0ZZ Division of Vagus Nerve, Open Approach
- 008Q3ZZ Division of Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 008Q4ZZ Division of Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008R0ZZ Division of Accessory Nerve, Open Approach
- 008R3ZZ Division of Accessory Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 008R4ZZ Division of Accessory Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008S0ZZ Division of Hypoglossal Nerve, Open Approach
- 008S3ZZ Division of Hypoglossal Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 008S4ZZ Division of Hypoglossal Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008W0ZZ Division of Cervical Spinal Cord, Open Approach
- 008W3ZZ Division of Cervical Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Approach
- 008W4ZZ Division of Cervical Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008X0ZZ Division of Thoracic Spinal Cord, Open Approach
- 008X3ZZ Division of Thoracic Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Approach
- 008X4ZZ Division of Thoracic Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 008Y0ZZ Division of Lumbar Spinal Cord, Open Approach
- 008Y3ZZ Division of Lumbar Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Approach
- 008Y4ZZ Division of Lumbar Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 008 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Division (code 008) refers to cutting into a body part without removing any material, typically to separate or transect a structure. This operation is used within the Medical and Surgical section, specifically targeting the Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves.
The provided ICD-10-PCS codes demonstrate how division procedures can be applied to various brain regions and nerves using different methods. Examples include the Division of Brain via an Open Approach (code 00800ZZ) or minimally invasive Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach (code 00804ZZ). Other codes specify division of parts like the Cerebral Hemisphere, Basal Ganglia, and multiple cranial nerves such as the Optic Nerve and Facial Nerve. Approaches vary between open, percutaneous, and percutaneous endoscopic, reflecting different surgical techniques. Accurately coding these central nervous system division procedures helps document the precise method and target site involved in separating nervous tissue without excision.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 008 range?
Of the 55 codes in this range, 54 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 008 range classify?
The range classifies Division procedures, cutting into a body part without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part in order to separate or transect a body part, 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.
