X05 Destruction - Nervous System ICD-10-PCS
The X05 code range contains 5 ICD-10-PCS codes for Destruction procedures on the nervous system. 4 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 X05 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
- X05 New Technology, Nervous System, DestructionNon-billable header
- X051329 Destruction of Renal Sympathetic Nerve(s) using Ultrasound Ablation, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 9
- X05133A Destruction of Renal Sympathetic Nerve(s) using Radiofrequency Ablation, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 10 New
- X05233B Destruction of Thoracic Sympathetic Nerve, Cardiac Plexus using Radiofrequency Ablation, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11 New
- X053X4B Destruction of Brain using Focused Ultrasound Therapy, External Approach, New Technology Group 11 New
About the X05 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Destruction (code X05) under the New Technology section involves the deliberate eradication of targeted tissue or nerves, typically to treat or manage a condition. This operation focuses on removing tissue functionality without removing the tissue itself.
Specifically, for the Nervous System, destruction techniques employ advanced methods such as ultrasound ablation and radiofrequency ablation to target and disable nerves. For example, the code X051329 represents the Destruction of Renal Sympathetic Nerve(s) via ultrasound ablation using a percutaneous approach. Similarly, X05133A indicates the same nerve destruction but using radiofrequency ablation. These ICD-10-PCS destruction codes within the New Technology classification document the specialized methods used to interrupt nerve function as a therapeutic approach.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the X05 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 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 X05 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 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.
