045 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Lower Arteries, Destruction, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
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| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 4 | Lower Arteries |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code sclerotherapy of the mechanical, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Sclerotherapy, then the subterm mechanical. The index leads to table 045, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 045.
