04BLower Arteries, Excision

Medical and Surgical›Lower Arteries›Excision
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 04B
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

04B is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Lower Arteries, Excision, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
04B
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Lower Arteries, Excision
Short Description
Lower Arteries, Excision

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
3OperationBExcision

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Questions About 04B

Is 04B a billable code?

No. 04B is an incomplete heading for Lower Arteries, Excision and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 04B00ZX, 04B00ZZ, and 04B03ZX.