01NH0ZZBillable procedure code

Release Peroneal Nerve, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical·Peripheral Nervous System·Table 01N·FY 2027

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 01NH0ZZ: Release Peroneal Nerve, Open Approach. Table 01N, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Peripheral Nervous System body system. The approach used is Open.

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What the code means

Release: root operation

Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force

Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out

Includes: Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release

Open: approach

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure