055Upper Veins, Destruction

Medical and Surgical›Upper Veins›Destruction
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 055
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

055 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Upper Veins, 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
055
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Upper Veins, Destruction
Short Description
Upper Veins, Destruction

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 System5Upper Veins
3Operation5Destruction

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Questions About 055

Is 055 a billable code?

No. 055 is an incomplete heading for Upper Veins, Destruction and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 05500ZZ, 05503ZZ, and 05504ZZ.