ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index · FY 2026 Letter P
PCS Index Terms Starting With P ICD-10-PCS
The letter P section of the FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index carries 340 main terms, from Pacemaker to pz-cel. Terms with a direct entry link straight to the code or table, see references point to the main term that holds the codes, use references map anatomy and brand names to their PCS values, and terms with a handful of sub-entries render in full right here. The largest terms open their own full index page.
✓ Built from the official CMS FY 2026 index fileEffective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026
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- PacemakerSub-entries
- PackingSub-entries
- Paclitaxel-eluting coronary stentUse use Intraluminal Device, Drug-eluting in Heart and Great Vessels
- Paclitaxel-eluting peripheral stentSub-entriesuse Intraluminal Device, Drug-eluting in Upper Arteriesuse Intraluminal Device, Drug-eluting in Lower Arteries
- Palatine glandUse use Buccal Mucosa
- Palatine tonsilUse use Tonsils
- Palatine uvulaUse use Uvula
- Palatoglossal muscleUse use Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle
- Palatopharyngeal muscleUse use Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle
- PalatoplastySub-entries
- Palmar (volar) digital veinSub-entriesuse Hand Vein, Rightuse Hand Vein, Left
- Palmar (volar) metacarpal veinSub-entriesuse Hand Vein, Rightuse Hand Vein, Left
- Palmar cutaneous nerveSub-entriesuse Median Nerveuse Radial Nerve
- Palmar fascia (aponeurosis)Sub-entriesuse Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Handuse Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Left Hand
- Palmar interosseous muscleSub-entriesuse Hand Muscle, Rightuse Hand Muscle, Left
- Palmar ulnocarpal ligamentSub-entriesuse Wrist Bursa and Ligament, Rightuse Wrist Bursa and Ligament, Left
- Palmaris longus muscleSub-entriesuse Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Rightuse Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Left
- PancreatectomySub-entries
- Pancreatic arteryUse use Splenic Artery
- Pancreatic plexusUse use Abdominal Sympathetic Nerve
- Pancreatic veinUse use Splenic Vein
- Pancreaticosplenic lymph nodeUse use Lymphatic, Aortic
- PancreatotomySub-entries
- PanniculectomySub-entries
- Paraaortic lymph nodeUse use Lymphatic, Aortic
- ParacentesisSub-entries
- Parapharyngeal spaceUse use Neck
- Pararectal lymph nodeUse use Lymphatic, Mesenteric
- Parasternal lymph nodeUse use Lymphatic, Thorax
- ParathyroidectomySub-entries
- Paratracheal lymph nodeUse use Lymphatic, Thorax
- Paraurethral (Skene's) glandUse use Vestibular Gland
- Parenteral nutrition, totalCross-ref See: Introduction of Nutritional Substance
- Parietal lobeUse use Cerebral Hemisphere
- Parotid lymph nodeUse use Lymphatic, Head
- Parotid plexusUse use Facial Nerve
- ParotidectomySub-entries
- Pars flaccidaSub-entriesuse Tympanic Membrane, Rightuse Tympanic Membrane, Left
- Partial joint replacementSub-entries
- Partially absorbable meshUse use Synthetic Substitute
- PatellapexySub-entries
- PatellaplastySub-entries
- Patellar ligamentSub-entriesuse Knee Bursa and Ligament, Rightuse Knee Bursa and Ligament, Left
- Patellar tendonSub-entriesuse Knee Tendon, Rightuse Knee Tendon, Left
- PatellectomySub-entries
- Patellofemoral jointSub-entriesuse Knee Joint, Rightuse Knee Joint, Leftuse Knee Joint, Femoral Surface, Rightuse Knee Joint, Femoral Surface, Left
- pAVF (percutaneous arteriovenous fistula), using magnetic-guided radiofrequencyCross-ref See: Bypass, Upper Arteries 031
- pAVF (percutaneous arteriovenous fistula), using thermal resistance energyCross-ref See: New Technology, Cardiovascular System X2K
- Pectineus muscleSub-entriesuse Upper Leg Muscle, Rightuse Upper Leg Muscle, Left
- Pectoral (anterior) lymph nodeSub-entriesuse Lymphatic, Right Axillaryuse Lymphatic, Left Axillary
- Pectoral fasciaUse use Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest
- Pectoralis major muscleSub-entriesuse Thorax Muscle, Rightuse Thorax Muscle, Left
- Pectoralis minor muscleSub-entriesuse Thorax Muscle, Rightuse Thorax Muscle, Left
- Pedicle-based dynamic stabilization deviceSub-entries
- Pelvic splanchnic nerveSub-entriesuse Abdominal Sympathetic Nerveuse Sacral Sympathetic Nerve
- PenectomySub-entries
- Penile urethraUse use Urethra
- Perceval sutureless valve (rapid deployment technique)Cross-ref See: Replacement, Valve, Aortic 02RF
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrojejunostomy (PEG/J) tubeUse use Feeding Device in Gastrointestinal System
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubeUse use Feeding Device in Gastrointestinal System
- Percutaneous nephrostomy catheterUse use Drainage Device
- Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)Cross-ref See: Dilation, Heart and Great Vessels 027
- Percutaneous tricuspid valve replacementSub-entries
- PerformanceSub-entries
- Perfusion, donor organSub-entries
- Perianal skinUse use Skin, Perineum
- PericardiectomySub-entries
- Pericardiophrenic arterySub-entriesuse Internal Mammary Artery, Rightuse Internal Mammary Artery, Left
- PericardioplastySub-entries
- PerimetriumUse use Uterus
- Peripheral parenteral nutritionCross-ref See: Introduction of Nutritional Substance
- Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)Use use Infusion Device
- PeritoneocentesisSub-entries
- PeritoneoplastySub-entries
- Peroneus brevis muscleSub-entriesuse Lower Leg Muscle, Rightuse Lower Leg Muscle, Left
- Peroneus longus muscleSub-entriesuse Lower Leg Muscle, Rightuse Lower Leg Muscle, Left
- Petrous part of temporal boneSub-entriesuse Temporal Bone, Rightuse Temporal Bone, Left
- Phacoemulsification, lensSub-entries
- PhalangectomySub-entries
- PhallectomySub-entries
- PhalloplastySub-entries
- Pharmacotherapy, for substance abuseSub-entries
- Pharyngeal constrictor muscleUse use Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle
- Pharyngeal plexusUse use Vagus Nerve
- Pharyngeal recessUse use Nasopharynx
- Pharyngeal tonsilUse use Adenoids
- PharyngoplastySub-entries
- Pharyngotympanic tubeSub-entriesuse Eustachian Tube, Rightuse Eustachian Tube, Left
- PheresisSub-entries
- PhlebectomySub-entries
- PhlebographySub-entries
- PhleborrhaphySub-entries
- PhlebotomySub-entries
- PhotocoagulationSub-entriesFor Destruction See: DestructionFor Repair See: Repair
- PhototherapySub-entries
- Phrenic nerve stimulator generatorUse use Stimulator Generator in Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
- Phrenic nerve stimulator leadUse use Diaphragmatic Pacemaker Lead in Respiratory System
- PhrenoplastySub-entries
- PHYSIOMESH(tm) Flexible Composite MeshUse use Synthetic Substitute
- Pia mater, intracranialUse use Cerebral Meninges
- Pia mater, spinalUse use Spinal Meninges
- PinealectomySub-entries
- PinnaSub-entriesuse External Ear, Rightuse External Ear, Leftuse External Ear, Bilateral
- Piriform recess (sinus)Use use Pharynx
- Piriformis muscleSub-entriesuse Hip Muscle, Rightuse Hip Muscle, Left
- Piscine skinUse use Nonautologous Tissue Substitute
- Pisiform boneSub-entriesuse Carpal, Rightuse Carpal, Left
- Pisohamate ligamentSub-entriesuse Hand Bursa and Ligament, Rightuse Hand Bursa and Ligament, Left
- Pisometacarpal ligamentSub-entriesuse Hand Bursa and Ligament, Rightuse Hand Bursa and Ligament, Left
- PituitectomySub-entries
- Plain RadiographySub-entries
- Planar Nuclear Medicine ImagingSub-entries
- Plantar digital veinSub-entriesuse Foot Vein, Rightuse Foot Vein, Left
- Plantar fascia (aponeurosis)Sub-entriesuse Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Footuse Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Left Foot
- Plantar metatarsal veinSub-entriesuse Foot Vein, Rightuse Foot Vein, Left
- Plantar venous archSub-entriesuse Foot Vein, Rightuse Foot Vein, Left
- Plantaris muscleSub-entriesuse Lower Leg Muscle, Rightuse Lower Leg Muscle, Left
- Plaque RadiationSub-entries
- Platysma muscleSub-entriesuse Neck Muscle, Rightuse Neck Muscle, Left
- PlazomicinUse use Other Anti-infective
- PleurectomySub-entries
- Pleurodesis, pleurosclerosisSub-entries
- Plica semilunarisSub-entriesuse Conjunctiva, Rightuse Conjunctiva, Left
- PneumectomySub-entries
- Pneumogastric nerveUse use Vagus Nerve
- PneumonopexySub-entries
- Pneumotaxic centerUse use Pons
- Polyclonal hyperimmune globulinUse use Globulin
- Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)Use use Synthetic Substitute
- Polypropylene meshUse use Synthetic Substitute
- Pontine tegmentumUse use Pons
- Popliteal fossaSub-entriesuse Knee Region, Rightuse Knee Region, Left
- Popliteal ligamentSub-entriesuse Knee Bursa and Ligament, Rightuse Knee Bursa and Ligament, Left
- Popliteal lymph nodeSub-entriesuse Lymphatic, Right Lower Extremityuse Lymphatic, Left Lower Extremity
- Popliteal veinSub-entriesuse Femoral Vein, Rightuse Femoral Vein, Left
- Popliteus muscleSub-entriesuse Lower Leg Muscle, Rightuse Lower Leg Muscle, Left
- Porcine (bioprosthetic) valveUse use Zooplastic Tissue in Heart and Great Vessels
- Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) ImagingSub-entries
- Postauricular (mastoid) lymph nodeSub-entriesuse Lymphatic, Right Neckuse Lymphatic, Left Neck
- PostcavaUse use Inferior Vena Cava
- Posterior (Dynamic) Distraction DeviceSub-entries
- Posterior (subscapular) lymph nodeSub-entriesuse Lymphatic, Right Axillaryuse Lymphatic, Left Axillary
- Posterior auricular arterySub-entriesuse External Carotid Artery, Rightuse External Carotid Artery, Left
- Posterior auricular nerveUse use Facial Nerve
- Posterior auricular veinSub-entriesuse External Jugular Vein, Rightuse External Jugular Vein, Left
- Posterior cerebral arteryUse use Intracranial Artery
- Posterior chamberSub-entriesuse Eye, Rightuse Eye, Left
- Posterior circumflex humeral arterySub-entriesuse Axillary Artery, Rightuse Axillary Artery, Left
- Posterior communicating arteryUse use Intracranial Artery
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)Sub-entriesuse Knee Bursa and Ligament, Rightuse Knee Bursa and Ligament, Left
- Posterior facial (retromandibular) veinSub-entriesuse Face Vein, Rightuse Face Vein, Left
- Posterior femoral cutaneous nerveUse use Sacral Plexus
- Posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA)Use use Intracranial Artery
- Posterior interosseous nerveUse use Radial Nerve
- Posterior spinal arterySub-entriesuse Vertebral Artery, Rightuse Vertebral Artery, Left
- Posterior tibial recurrent arterySub-entriesuse Anterior Tibial Artery, Rightuse Anterior Tibial Artery, Left
- Posterior ulnar recurrent arterySub-entriesuse Ulnar Artery, Rightuse Ulnar Artery, Left
- Posterior vagal trunkUse use Vagus Nerve
- PPN (peripheral parenteral nutrition)Cross-ref See: Introduction of Nutritional Substance
- Praxbind(R) (idarucizumab), Pradaxa(R)(dabigatran) reversal agentUse use Other Therapeutic Substance
- Preauricular lymph nodeUse use Lymphatic, Head
- PrecavaUse use Superior Vena Cava
- PRECICE intramedullary limb lengthening systemSub-entries
- Prepatellar bursaSub-entriesuse Knee Bursa and Ligament, Rightuse Knee Bursa and Ligament, Left
- PRESTIGE(R) Cervical DiscUse use Synthetic Substitute
- Pretracheal fasciaSub-entriesuse Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Neckuse Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Left Neck
- Prevertebral fasciaSub-entriesuse Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Neckuse Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Left Neck
- Prevesical spaceUse use Pelvic Cavity
- PrimeAdvanced neurostimulator (SureScan)(MRI Safe)Use use Stimulator Generator, Multiple Array in 0JH
- Princeps pollicis arterySub-entriesuse Hand Artery, Rightuse Hand Artery, Left
- Probing, ductSub-entriesDiagnostic See: InspectionDilation See: Dilation
- PROCEED(tm) Ventral PatchUse use Synthetic Substitute
- Procerus muscleUse use Facial Muscle
- ProctectomySub-entries
- ProctocolectomySub-entries
- ProctocolpoplastySub-entries
- ProctoperineoplastySub-entries
- ProctopexySub-entries
- ProctoplastySub-entries
- ProctosigmoidectomySub-entries
- Prodisc-CUse use Synthetic Substitute
- Prodisc-LUse use Synthetic Substitute
- Profunda brachiiSub-entriesuse Brachial Artery, Rightuse Brachial Artery, Left
- Profunda femoris (deep femoral) veinSub-entriesuse Femoral Vein, Rightuse Femoral Vein, Left
- PROLENE Polypropylene Hernia System (PHS)Use use Synthetic Substitute
- Pronator quadratus muscleSub-entriesuse Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Rightuse Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Left
- Pronator teres muscleSub-entriesuse Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Rightuse Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Left
- ProstatectomySub-entries
- Prostatic arterySub-entriesuse Internal Iliac Artery, Rightuse Internal Iliac Artery, Left
- Prostatic urethraUse use Urethra
- Proximal radioulnar jointSub-entriesuse Elbow Joint, Rightuse Elbow Joint, Left
- Psoas muscleSub-entriesuse Hip Muscle, Rightuse Hip Muscle, Left
- Psychological TestsSub-entries
- PsychotherapySub-entries
- PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty)Cross-ref See: Dilation, Heart and Great Vessels 027
- Pterygoid muscleUse use Head Muscle
- Pterygoid processUse use Sphenoid Bone
- Pterygopalatine (sphenopalatine) ganglionUse use Head and Neck Sympathetic Nerve
- PubisSub-entriesuse Pelvic Bone, Rightuse Pelvic Bone, Left
- Pubofemoral ligamentSub-entriesuse Hip Bursa and Ligament, Rightuse Hip Bursa and Ligament, Left
- Pudendal nerveUse use Sacral Plexus
- Pull-through, laparoscopic-assisted transanalSub-entries
- Pulmoaortic canalUse use Pulmonary Artery, Left
- Pulmonary annulusUse use Pulmonary Valve
- Pulmonary plexusSub-entriesuse Vagus Nerveuse Thoracic Sympathetic Nerve
- Pulmonic valveUse use Pulmonary Valve
- PulvinarUse use Thalamus
- Pump reservoirUse use Infusion Device, Pump in Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
- Punch biopsyCross-ref See: Excision with qualifier Diagnostic
- PyelographySub-entries
- PyeloplastySub-entries
- PyelostomySub-entries
- PylorectomySub-entries
- Pyloric antrumUse use Stomach, Pylorus
- Pyloric canalUse use Stomach, Pylorus
- Pyloric sphincterUse use Stomach, Pylorus
- PylorogastrectomySub-entries
- PyloroplastySub-entries
- Pyramidalis muscleSub-entriesuse Abdomen Muscle, Rightuse Abdomen Muscle, Left
- pz-celUse use Prademagene Zamikeracel, Genetically Engineered Autologous Cell Therapy in New Technology
Related References
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index release files, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.