009Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Drainage

Medical and Surgical›Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves›Drainage
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 009
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

009 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Drainage, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
009
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Drainage
Short Description
Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Drainage

PCS Table Breakdown

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PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System0Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
3Operation9Drainage

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Questions About 009

Is 009 a billable code?

No. 009 is an incomplete heading for Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Drainage and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 009000Z, 00900ZX, and 00900ZZ.