037 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Upper Arteries, Dilation, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Dilation involves expanding an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
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| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 3 | Upper Arteries |
| 3 | Operation | 7 | Dilation |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code probing of the dilation duct, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Probing, then the subterms duct, Dilation. The index leads to table 037, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 037.
