069Lower Veins, Drainage

  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 069
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

069 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Lower Veins, Drainage, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
069
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Lower Veins, Drainage
Short Description
Lower Veins, Drainage

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 System6Lower Veins
3Operation9Drainage

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Questions About 069

Is 069 a billable code?

No. 069 is an incomplete heading for Lower Veins, Drainage and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 069000Z, 06900ZX, and 06900ZZ.