03LUpper Arteries, Occlusion

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

03L is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Upper Arteries, Occlusion, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part.

Code Identity

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

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
3OperationLOcclusion

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Questions About 03L

Is 03L a billable code?

No. 03L is an incomplete heading for Upper Arteries, Occlusion and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 03L00CZ, 03L00DZ, and 03L00ZZ.