Upper Veins (05) ICD-10-PCS
The 05 body system covers Medical and Surgical procedures on upper veins, with 2,505 ICD-10-PCS codes across 19 root operations, 2,486 of them billable in fiscal year 2026. Each root operation defines a distinct procedural objective, and the info icons show the official definition with a preview of the codes inside.
Root Operations in This Body System 19 operations · 2,505 codes
| Chars 1–3 | Root Operation | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 051 | BypassAltering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part | 301 | 300 |
| 055 | DestructionPhysical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force or a destructive agent | 79 | 78 |
| 057 | DilationExpanding an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 229 | 228 |
| 059 | DrainageTaking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part | 235 | 234 |
| 05B | ExcisionCutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part | 157 | 156 |
| 05C | ExtirpationTaking or cutting out solid matter from a body part | 79 | 78 |
| 05D | ExtractionPulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force | 19 | 18 |
| 05F | FragmentationBreaking solid matter in a body part into pieces | 27 | 26 |
| 05H | InsertionPutting in a non-biological appliance that monitors, assists, performs or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part | 175 | 174 |
| 05J | InspectionVisually and/or manually exploring a body part | 5 | 4 |
| 05L | OcclusionCompletely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 235 | 234 |
| 05N | ReleaseFreeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force | 79 | 78 |
| 05P | RemovalTaking out or off a device from a body part | 48 | 47 |
| 05Q | RepairRestoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function | 79 | 78 |
| 05R | ReplacementPutting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part | 157 | 156 |
| 05S | RepositionMoving to its normal location or other suitable location all or a portion of a body part | 79 | 78 |
| 05U | SupplementPutting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a body part | 235 | 234 |
| 05V | RestrictionPartially closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 235 | 234 |
| 05W | RevisionCorrecting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device | 52 | 51 |
The info icon shows the official root operation definition and previews the codes in that range.
About the 05 Body System
The ICD-10-PCS codes for the Upper Veins in the Medical and Surgical section cover a wide range of root operations that describe specific procedures performed on these vessels. These root operations define how the upper veins are surgically or physically manipulated during treatment.
Examples include Bypass (Code 051), which involves creating an alternate route for blood flow by redirecting passage through or around the upper veins. Destruction (Code 055) refers to physically eradicating all or part of the vein using energy or force. Procedures like Dilation (Code 057) expand the vein's lumen to improve blood flow, while Drainage (Code 059) involves removing fluids or gases. Surgeons may also perform Excision (Code 05B) to cut out vein segments, or Insertion (Code 05H) to place non-biological devices that assist vein function.
Additionally, operations such as Occlusion (Code 05L) completely close the vein lumen; Repair (Code 05Q) restores vein structure; and Removal (Code 05P) extracts devices previously placed. This comprehensive set of upper veins ICD-10-PCS codes ensures precise documentation of procedural intent and technique.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the 05 body system?
The 05 body system contains 2,505 ICD-10-PCS codes in FY 2026, organized into 19 root operations. 2,486 of them are billable on inpatient claims.
What is a root operation?
The root operation is the third character of every ICD-10-PCS code and names the objective of the procedure. Drainage takes fluid out, Excision cuts out a portion of a body part, and Resection removes all of one. Picking the right root operation is the central skill of PCS coding, so each one above carries its official CMS definition.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
