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 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.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
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
3Operation9Drainage

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

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

Window
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Puncture
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Craniotomy
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Cannulation
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Fistulization
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Catheterization
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Incision, abscess
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Marsupialization
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Evacuation, Other Fluid
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Rupture, Fluid collection
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Intubation, Drainage device
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Aspiration, fine needle, Fluid or gas
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Fine needle aspiration, Fluid or gas
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To code incision of the abscess, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Incision, then the subterm abscess. The index leads to table 009, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 009.

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Questions About 009

Is 009 a billable code?

No. This 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.