ICD-10-PCS 05C
05C is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Upper Veins, Extirpation, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.
Code Identity
ICD-10-PCS Code
05C
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Upper Veins, Extirpation
Short Description
Upper Veins, Extirpation
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.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 5 | Upper Veins |
| 3 | Operation | C | Extirpation |
