005Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Destruction

Medical and Surgical›Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves›Destruction
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 005
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

005 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Destruction, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
005
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Destruction
Short Description
Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Destruction
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.

PCS Table Breakdown

Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System0Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
3Operation5Destruction

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

Ablation
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Coagulation
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Cryotherapy
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Fulguration
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Neurotripsy
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Cryoablation
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Obliteration
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Cauterization
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AutoLITT(R) System
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NeuroBlate(tm) System
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Crushing, nerve, Cranial
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Radiofrequency Ablation
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Sclerotherapy, mechanical
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Denervation, Cranial nerve
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Electrocautery, Destruction
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To code crushing of the cranial nerve, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Crushing, then the subterms nerve, Cranial. The index leads to table 005, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 005.

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Questions About 005

Is 005 a billable code?

No. This is an incomplete heading for Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Destruction and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 00500Z3, 00500ZZ, and 00503Z3.