00Q Repair - Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves ICD-10-PCS
The 00Q code range contains 82 ICD-10-PCS codes for Repair procedures on the central nervous system and cranial nerves. 81 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Repair: Restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.
Codes in the 00Q Range 82 codes · 81 billable
- 00Q Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, RepairNon-billable header
- 00Q00ZZ Repair Brain, Open Approach
- 00Q03ZZ Repair Brain, Percutaneous Approach
- 00Q04ZZ Repair Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00Q10ZZ Repair Cerebral Meninges, Open Approach
- 00Q13ZZ Repair Cerebral Meninges, Percutaneous Approach
- 00Q14ZZ Repair Cerebral Meninges, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00Q20ZZ Repair Dura Mater, Open Approach
- 00Q23ZZ Repair Dura Mater, Percutaneous Approach
- 00Q24ZZ Repair Dura Mater, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00Q60ZZ Repair Cerebral Ventricle, Open Approach
- 00Q63ZZ Repair Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Approach
- 00Q64ZZ Repair Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00Q70ZZ Repair Cerebral Hemisphere, Open Approach
- 00Q73ZZ Repair Cerebral Hemisphere, Percutaneous Approach
- 00Q74ZZ Repair Cerebral Hemisphere, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00Q80ZZ Repair Basal Ganglia, Open Approach
- 00Q83ZZ Repair Basal Ganglia, Percutaneous Approach
- 00Q84ZZ Repair Basal Ganglia, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00Q90ZZ Repair Thalamus, Open Approach
- 00Q93ZZ Repair Thalamus, Percutaneous Approach
- 00Q94ZZ Repair Thalamus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QA0ZZ Repair Hypothalamus, Open Approach
- 00QA3ZZ Repair Hypothalamus, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QA4ZZ Repair Hypothalamus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QB0ZZ Repair Pons, Open Approach
- 00QB3ZZ Repair Pons, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QB4ZZ Repair Pons, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QC0ZZ Repair Cerebellum, Open Approach
- 00QC3ZZ Repair Cerebellum, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QC4ZZ Repair Cerebellum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QD0ZZ Repair Medulla Oblongata, Open Approach
- 00QD3ZZ Repair Medulla Oblongata, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QD4ZZ Repair Medulla Oblongata, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QF0ZZ Repair Olfactory Nerve, Open Approach
- 00QF3ZZ Repair Olfactory Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QF4ZZ Repair Olfactory Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QG0ZZ Repair Optic Nerve, Open Approach
- 00QG3ZZ Repair Optic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QG4ZZ Repair Optic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QH0ZZ Repair Oculomotor Nerve, Open Approach
- 00QH3ZZ Repair Oculomotor Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QH4ZZ Repair Oculomotor Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QJ0ZZ Repair Trochlear Nerve, Open Approach
- 00QJ3ZZ Repair Trochlear Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QJ4ZZ Repair Trochlear Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QK0ZZ Repair Trigeminal Nerve, Open Approach
- 00QK3ZZ Repair Trigeminal Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QK4ZZ Repair Trigeminal Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QL0ZZ Repair Abducens Nerve, Open Approach
- 00QL3ZZ Repair Abducens Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QL4ZZ Repair Abducens Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QM0ZZ Repair Facial Nerve, Open Approach
- 00QM3ZZ Repair Facial Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QM4ZZ Repair Facial Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QN0ZZ Repair Acoustic Nerve, Open Approach
- 00QN3ZZ Repair Acoustic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QN4ZZ Repair Acoustic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QP0ZZ Repair Glossopharyngeal Nerve, Open Approach
- 00QP3ZZ Repair Glossopharyngeal Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QP4ZZ Repair Glossopharyngeal Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QQ0ZZ Repair Vagus Nerve, Open Approach
- 00QQ3ZZ Repair Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QQ4ZZ Repair Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QR0ZZ Repair Accessory Nerve, Open Approach
- 00QR3ZZ Repair Accessory Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QR4ZZ Repair Accessory Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QS0ZZ Repair Hypoglossal Nerve, Open Approach
- 00QS3ZZ Repair Hypoglossal Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QS4ZZ Repair Hypoglossal Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QT0ZZ Repair Spinal Meninges, Open Approach
- 00QT3ZZ Repair Spinal Meninges, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QT4ZZ Repair Spinal Meninges, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QW0ZZ Repair Cervical Spinal Cord, Open Approach
- 00QW3ZZ Repair Cervical Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QW4ZZ Repair Cervical Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QX0ZZ Repair Thoracic Spinal Cord, Open Approach
- 00QX3ZZ Repair Thoracic Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QX4ZZ Repair Thoracic Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 00QY0ZZ Repair Lumbar Spinal Cord, Open Approach
- 00QY3ZZ Repair Lumbar Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Approach
- 00QY4ZZ Repair Lumbar Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 00Q Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Repair (code 00Q) involves restoring the function and integrity of a damaged body part. Specifically, in the Medical and Surgical section for the Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, this operation addresses injuries or defects by attempting to correct and preserve normal anatomy.
This classification covers repair procedures on various critical structures using different methods. For example, repair of the brain can be performed by an Open Approach (00Q00ZZ), Percutaneous Approach (00Q03ZZ), or Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach (00Q04ZZ). Similar options exist for repairing the cerebral meninges, dura mater, and distinct brain regions like the cerebral hemisphere, basal ganglia, and thalamus. Repairs also extend to individual cranial nerves such as the olfactory nerve, optic nerve, and facial nerve. This diverse range of repair codes enables accurate documentation of procedures restoring neurological structures while specifying the approach used, ensuring precise clinical and coding representation.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 00Q range?
Of the 82 codes in this range, 81 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 00Q range classify?
The range classifies Repair procedures, restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function, 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.
