0BCRespiratory System, Extirpation

  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0BC
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0BC is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Respiratory System, Extirpation, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0BC
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Respiratory System, Extirpation
Short Description
Respiratory System, Extirpation

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 SystemBRespiratory System
3OperationCExtirpation

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Questions About 0BC

Is 0BC a billable code?

No. 0BC is an incomplete heading for Respiratory System, Extirpation and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0BC10ZZ, 0BC13ZZ, and 0BC14ZZ.