05HUpper Veins, Insertion

Medical and Surgical›Upper Veins›Insertion

Non-Billable Header

ICD-10-PCS 05H

CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.

05H is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Upper Veins, Insertion, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code

05H

Billable Status

No — Non-Billable Header

Code Describes

Upper Veins, Insertion

Short Description

Upper Veins, Insertion

PCS Table Breakdown

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Position	Designation	Value	Meaning
1	Section	0	Medical and Surgical
2	Body System	5	Upper Veins
3	Operation	H	Insertion

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Questions About 05H

Is 05H a billable code?

No. 05H is an incomplete heading for Upper Veins, Insertion and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 05H002Z, 05H003Z, and 05H00DZ.