03BUpper Arteries, Excision

Medical and Surgical›Upper Arteries›Excision
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 03B
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

03B is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Upper Arteries, Excision, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
03B
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Upper Arteries, Excision
Short Description
Upper Arteries, Excision

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
3OperationBExcision

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Questions About 03B

Is 03B a billable code?

No. 03B is an incomplete heading for Upper Arteries, Excision and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 03B00ZX, 03B00ZZ, and 03B03ZX.