035Upper Arteries, Destruction

Medical and Surgical›Upper Arteries›Destruction
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 035
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

035 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Upper Arteries, Destruction, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
035
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Upper Arteries, Destruction
Short Description
Upper Arteries, Destruction

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 System3Upper Arteries
3Operation5Destruction

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Questions About 035

Is 035 a billable code?

No. 035 is an incomplete heading for Upper Arteries, Destruction and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 03500ZZ, 03503ZZ, and 03504ZZ.