00CCentral Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Extirpation

Medical and Surgical›Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves›Extirpation
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 00C
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

00C is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Extirpation, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
00C
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Extirpation
Short Description
Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Extirpation

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
3OperationCExtirpation

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Questions About 00C

Is 00C a billable code?

No. 00C is an incomplete heading for Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, Extirpation and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 00C00ZZ, 00C03ZZ, and 00C04ZZ.