0NCHead and Facial Bones, Extirpation

Medical and Surgical›Head and Facial Bones›Extirpation
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0NC
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0NC is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Head and Facial Bones, 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
0NC
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Head and Facial Bones, Extirpation
Short Description
Head and Facial Bones, Extirpation
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.

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 SystemNHead and Facial Bones
3OperationCExtirpation

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

Embolectomy
Leads to this code's table
Thrombectomy
Leads to this code's table
Evacuation, Hematoma
Leads to this code's table
Sequestrectomy, bone
Leads to this code's table
Lithotripsy, With removal of fragments
Leads to this code's table

To code evacuation of the hematoma, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Evacuation, then the subterm Hematoma. The index leads to table 0NC, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0NC.

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Questions About 0NC

Is 0NC a billable code?

No. This is an incomplete heading for Head and Facial Bones, Extirpation and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0NC10ZZ, 0NC13ZZ, and 0NC14ZZ.