05LUpper Veins, Occlusion

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

05L is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Upper Veins, Occlusion, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
05L
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Upper Veins, Occlusion
Short Description
Upper Veins, Occlusion

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
3OperationLOcclusion

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Questions About 05L

Is 05L a billable code?

No. 05L is an incomplete heading for Upper Veins, Occlusion and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 05L00CZ, 05L00DZ, and 05L00ZZ.