5A1Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance, Physiological Systems, Performance

Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance›Physiological Systems›Performance
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 5A1
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

5A1 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance, Physiological Systems, Performance, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Performance involves completely taking over a physiological function by extracorporeal means.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
5A1
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance, Physiological Systems, Performance
Short Description
Extracrp/Syst Assist & Perform, Physiological Sys, Perform

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
1Section5Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance
2Body SystemAPhysiological Systems
3Operation1Performance

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Questions About 5A1

Is 5A1 a billable code?

No. 5A1 is an incomplete heading for Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance, Physiological Systems, Performance and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 5A12012, 5A1213Z, and 5A1221J.