ICD-9-CM Codes ICD-9-PCS Codes

0443 - Release of carpal tunnel

GEM Conversion to ICD-10 PCS

01N.50ZZ

Fs: 10000 – Release Median Nerve, Open Approach

01N.53ZZ

Fs: 10000 – Release Median Nerve, Percutaneous Approach

01N.54ZZ

Fs: 10000 – Release Median Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

Sibling Codes

044.1

Decompression of trigeminal nerve root

044.2

Other cranial nerve decompression

044.3

Release of carpal tunnel

044.4

Release of tarsal tunnel

044.9

Other peripheral nerve or ganglion decompression or lysis of adhesions

Parent Sibling Codes

042

Destruction of cranial and peripheral nerves

043

Suture of cranial and peripheral nerves

045

Cranial or peripheral nerve graft

046

Transposition of cranial and peripheral nerves