021Heart and Great Vessels, Bypass
- Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 021
021 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Heart and Great Vessels, Bypass, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Bypass involves altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part.
Code Identity
ICD-10-PCS Code
021
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Heart and Great Vessels, Bypass
Short Description
Heart and Great Vessels, Bypass
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.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 2 | Heart and Great Vessels |
| 3 | Operation | 1 | Bypass |
