06BLower Veins, Excision

  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 06B
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

06B is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Lower Veins, Excision, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
06B
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Lower Veins, Excision
Short Description
Lower Veins, Excision

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
3OperationBExcision

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Questions About 06B

Is 06B a billable code?

No. 06B is an incomplete heading for Lower Veins, Excision and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 06B00ZX, 06B00ZZ, and 06B03ZX.