109 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Obstetrics, Pregnancy, 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
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| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 1 | Obstetrics |
| 2 | Body System | 0 | Pregnancy |
| 3 | Operation | 9 | Drainage |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code incision of the abscess, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Incision, then the subterm abscess. The index leads to table 109, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 109.
