05W is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Upper Veins, Revision, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Revision involves correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device.
Code Identity
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 | W | Revision |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code revision of the correcting a portion of existing device, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Revision, then the subterm Correcting a portion of existing device. The index leads to table 05W, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 05W.
