039Upper Arteries, Drainage

Medical and Surgical›Upper Arteries›Drainage
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 039
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

039 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Upper Arteries, Drainage, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
039
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Upper Arteries, Drainage
Short Description
Upper Arteries, Drainage

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
3Operation9Drainage

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Questions About 039

Is 039 a billable code?

No. 039 is an incomplete heading for Upper Arteries, Drainage and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 039000Z, 03900ZX, and 03900ZZ.