045Lower Arteries, Destruction

Medical and Surgical›Lower Arteries›Destruction
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 045
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

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

ICD-10-PCS Code
045
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Lower Arteries, Destruction
Short Description
Lower Arteries, Destruction

PCS Table Breakdown

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PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System4Lower Arteries
3Operation5Destruction

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Questions About 045

Is 045 a billable code?

No. 045 is an incomplete heading for Lower Arteries, Destruction and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 04500ZZ, 04503ZZ, and 04504ZZ.