03CUpper Arteries, Extirpation

  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 03C
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

03C is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Upper Arteries, 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
03C
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Upper Arteries, Extirpation
Short Description
Upper Arteries, 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 System3Upper Arteries
3OperationCExtirpation

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Questions About 03C

Is 03C a billable code?

No. 03C is an incomplete heading for Upper Arteries, Extirpation and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 03C00ZZ, 03C03ZZ, and 03C04ZZ.