015 Destruction - Peripheral Nervous System ICD-10-PCS
The 015 code range contains 70 ICD-10-PCS codes for Destruction procedures on the peripheral nervous system. 69 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Destruction: Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force or a destructive agent.
Codes in the 015 Range 70 codes · 69 billable
- 015 Peripheral Nervous System, DestructionNon-billable header
- 01500ZZ Destruction of Cervical Plexus, Open Approach
- 01503ZZ Destruction of Cervical Plexus, Percutaneous Approach
- 01504ZZ Destruction of Cervical Plexus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 01510ZZ Destruction of Cervical Nerve, Open Approach
- 01513ZZ Destruction of Cervical Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 01514ZZ Destruction of Cervical Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 01520ZZ Destruction of Phrenic Nerve, Open Approach
- 01523ZZ Destruction of Phrenic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 01524ZZ Destruction of Phrenic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 01530ZZ Destruction of Brachial Plexus, Open Approach
- 01533ZZ Destruction of Brachial Plexus, Percutaneous Approach
- 01534ZZ Destruction of Brachial Plexus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 01540ZZ Destruction of Ulnar Nerve, Open Approach
- 01543ZZ Destruction of Ulnar Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 01544ZZ Destruction of Ulnar Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 01550ZZ Destruction of Median Nerve, Open Approach
- 01553ZZ Destruction of Median Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 01554ZZ Destruction of Median Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 01560ZZ Destruction of Radial Nerve, Open Approach
- 01563ZZ Destruction of Radial Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 01564ZZ Destruction of Radial Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 01580ZZ Destruction of Thoracic Nerve, Open Approach
- 01583ZZ Destruction of Thoracic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 01584ZZ Destruction of Thoracic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 01590ZZ Destruction of Lumbar Plexus, Open Approach
- 01593ZZ Destruction of Lumbar Plexus, Percutaneous Approach
- 01594ZZ Destruction of Lumbar Plexus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015A0ZZ Destruction of Lumbosacral Plexus, Open Approach
- 015A3ZZ Destruction of Lumbosacral Plexus, Percutaneous Approach
- 015A4ZZ Destruction of Lumbosacral Plexus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015B0ZZ Destruction of Lumbar Nerve, Open Approach
- 015B3ZZ Destruction of Lumbar Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 015B4ZZ Destruction of Lumbar Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015C0ZZ Destruction of Pudendal Nerve, Open Approach
- 015C3ZZ Destruction of Pudendal Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 015C4ZZ Destruction of Pudendal Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015D0ZZ Destruction of Femoral Nerve, Open Approach
- 015D3ZZ Destruction of Femoral Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 015D4ZZ Destruction of Femoral Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015F0ZZ Destruction of Sciatic Nerve, Open Approach
- 015F3ZZ Destruction of Sciatic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 015F4ZZ Destruction of Sciatic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015G0ZZ Destruction of Tibial Nerve, Open Approach
- 015G3ZZ Destruction of Tibial Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 015G4ZZ Destruction of Tibial Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015H0ZZ Destruction of Peroneal Nerve, Open Approach
- 015H3ZZ Destruction of Peroneal Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 015H4ZZ Destruction of Peroneal Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015K0ZZ Destruction of Head and Neck Sympathetic Nerve, Open Approach
- 015K3ZZ Destruction of Head and Neck Sympathetic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 015K4ZZ Destruction of Head and Neck Sympathetic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015L0ZZ Destruction of Thoracic Sympathetic Nerve, Open Approach
- 015L3ZZ Destruction of Thoracic Sympathetic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 015L4ZZ Destruction of Thoracic Sympathetic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015M0ZZ Destruction of Abdominal Sympathetic Nerve, Open Approach
- 015M3ZZ Destruction of Abdominal Sympathetic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 015M4ZZ Destruction of Abdominal Sympathetic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015N0ZZ Destruction of Lumbar Sympathetic Nerve, Open Approach
- 015N3ZZ Destruction of Lumbar Sympathetic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 015N4ZZ Destruction of Lumbar Sympathetic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015P0ZZ Destruction of Sacral Sympathetic Nerve, Open Approach
- 015P3ZZ Destruction of Sacral Sympathetic Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 015P4ZZ Destruction of Sacral Sympathetic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015Q0ZZ Destruction of Sacral Plexus, Open Approach
- 015Q3ZZ Destruction of Sacral Plexus, Percutaneous Approach
- 015Q4ZZ Destruction of Sacral Plexus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 015R0ZZ Destruction of Sacral Nerve, Open Approach
- 015R3ZZ Destruction of Sacral Nerve, Percutaneous Approach
- 015R4ZZ Destruction of Sacral Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 015 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Destruction (code 015) involves physically eradicating all or a portion of a body part through methods such as incision, energy application, or chemicals. In the Medical and Surgical section, this operation is specific to the Peripheral Nervous System, targeting nerves and plexuses.
This Destruction operation includes a variety of procedures affecting nerves like the Cervical Plexus, Phrenic Nerve, Brachial Plexus, and Sciatic Nerve. The codes differentiate between approaches such as Open, Percutaneous, and Percutaneous Endoscopic, reflecting different surgical techniques. For example, 01500ZZ denotes open destruction of the Cervical Plexus, while 01533ZZ specifies percutaneous destruction of the Brachial Plexus. Likewise, destruction of the Thoracic Sympathetic Nerve is coded as 01584ZZ using a percutaneous endoscopic approach. These detailed codes enable precise documentation of nerve destruction procedures within the peripheral nervous system relevant to ICD-10-PCS practice.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 015 range?
Of the 70 codes in this range, 69 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 015 range classify?
The range classifies Destruction procedures, physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force or a destructive agent, performed on the peripheral nervous system. 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.
