00WEXMZBillable procedure code

Revision of Neurostimulator Lead in Cranial Nerve, External Approach

Medical and Surgical·Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves·Table 00W·FY 2027

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 00WEXMZ: Revision of Neurostimulator Lead in Cranial Nerve, External Approach. Table 00W, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves body system. The approach used is External.

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What the code means

Revision: root operation

Correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device

Revision can include correcting a malfunctioning or displaced device by taking out or putting in components of the device such as a screw or pin

Includes: Adjustment of position of pacemaker lead, recementing of hip prosthesis

External: approach

Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane