02CHeart and Great Vessels, Extirpation

Medical and Surgical›Heart and Great Vessels›Extirpation
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 02C
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

02C is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Heart and Great Vessels, 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
02C
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Heart and Great Vessels, Extirpation
Short Description
Heart and Great Vessels, 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 System2Heart and Great Vessels
3OperationCExtirpation

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Questions About 02C

Is 02C a billable code?

No. 02C is an incomplete heading for Heart and Great Vessels, Extirpation and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 02C00Z6, 02C00ZZ, and 02C03Z6.