0SCLower Joints, Extirpation

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

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

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Questions About 0SC

Is 0SC a billable code?

No. 0SC is an incomplete heading for Lower Joints, Extirpation and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0SC00ZZ, 0SC03ZZ, and 0SC04ZZ.