2022 ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 05P
Upper Veins, Removal
Not Valid for Submission
| ICD-10-PCS: | 05P |
| Short Description: | Upper Veins, Removal |
| Long Description: | Upper Veins, Removal |
05P is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable procedure code used to indicate the performance of upper veins, removal.
The procedure code 05P is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the upper veins body system, classified under the removal operation.
ICD-10-PCS Details
| Position | Designation | Character | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical | |
| 2 | Body System | 5 | Upper Veins | |
| 3 | Operation | P | Removal | Involves: Explanation:
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| 4 | Body Part | |||
| 5 | Approach | |||
| 6 | Device | |||
| 7 | Qualifier |
What is ICD-10-PCS?
The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. These 2022 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.