0Q9 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Lower Bones, 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
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.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | Q | Lower Bones |
| 3 | Operation | 9 | Drainage |
