049Lower Arteries, Drainage

Medical and Surgical›Lower Arteries›Drainage
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 049
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

049 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Lower Arteries, Drainage, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
049
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Lower Arteries, Drainage
Short Description
Lower Arteries, Drainage

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 System4Lower Arteries
3Operation9Drainage

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Questions About 049

Is 049 a billable code?

No. 049 is an incomplete heading for Lower Arteries, Drainage and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 049000Z, 04900ZX, and 04900ZZ.