05BUpper Veins, Excision

Medical and Surgical›Upper Veins›Excision
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 05B
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

05B is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Upper Veins, 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
05B
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Upper Veins, Excision
Short Description
Upper Veins, 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 System5Upper Veins
3OperationBExcision

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Questions About 05B

Is 05B a billable code?

No. 05B is an incomplete heading for Upper Veins, Excision and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 05B00ZX, 05B00ZZ, and 05B03ZX.