0QCLower Bones, Extirpation

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

0QC is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Lower 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
0QC
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Lower Bones, Extirpation
Short Description
Lower Bones, 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 SystemQLower Bones
3OperationCExtirpation

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Questions About 0QC

Is 0QC a billable code?

No. 0QC is an incomplete heading for Lower Bones, Extirpation and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0QC00ZZ, 0QC03ZZ, and 0QC04ZZ.