X0H Insertion - Nervous System ICD-10-PCS
The X0H code range contains 3 ICD-10-PCS codes for Insertion procedures on the nervous system. 2 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Insertion: Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents aphysiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
Codes in the X0H Range 3 codes · 2 billable
- X0H New Technology, Nervous System, InsertionNon-billable header
- X0HK3Q8 Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead into Sphenopalatine Ganglion, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 8
- X0HQ3R8 Insertion of Neurostimulator Lead with Paired Stimulation System into Vagus Nerve, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 8
About the X0H Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Insertion (code X0H) refers to putting in a device or substance directly into a body part, specifically within the New Technology section. This operation is primarily used to place neurostimulator leads in the nervous system to assist with therapeutic interventions.
Examples of this root operation include the insertion of a neurostimulator lead into specific nervous system sites using a Percutaneous Approach. For instance, code X0HK3Q8 denotes placing a lead into the Sphenopalatine Ganglion, while code X0HQ3R8 describes insertion of a lead with a paired stimulation system into the Vagus Nerve. These codes reflect advanced neurological device placements performed via minimally invasive methods, highlighting the precision and technological sophistication captured in the ICD-10-PCS Insertion operation for nervous system interventions under new technology.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the X0H range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 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 X0H range classify?
The range classifies Insertion procedures, putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents aphysiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part, 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.
