6A1Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies, Physiological Systems, Decompression

Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies›Physiological Systems›Decompression
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 6A1
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

6A1 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies, Physiological Systems, Decompression, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Decompression involves extracorporeal elimination of undissolved gas from body fluids.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
6A1
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies, Physiological Systems, Decompression
Short Description
Extracrp/Syst Therapies, Phys Sys, Decompression

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
1Section6Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies
2Body SystemAPhysiological Systems
3Operation1Decompression

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Questions About 6A1

Is 6A1 a billable code?

No. 6A1 is an incomplete heading for Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies, Physiological Systems, Decompression and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 6A150ZZ and 6A151ZZ.