Upper Bones (0P) ICD-10-PCS
The 0P body system covers Medical and Surgical procedures on upper bones, with 5,860 ICD-10-PCS codes across 17 root operations, 5,826 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 17 operations · 5,860 codes
| Chars 1–3 | Root Operation | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0P2 | ChangeTaking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane | 6 | 4 |
| 0P5 | DestructionPhysical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force or a destructive agent | 176 | 174 |
| 0P8 | DivisionCutting into a body part without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part in order to separate or transect a body part | 164 | 162 |
| 0P9 | DrainageTaking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part | 488 | 486 |
| 0PB | ExcisionCutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part | 326 | 324 |
| 0PC | ExtirpationTaking or cutting out solid matter from a body part | 164 | 162 |
| 0PD | ExtractionPulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force | 56 | 54 |
| 0PH | 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 | 524 | 522 |
| 0PJ | InspectionVisually and/or manually exploring a body part | 10 | 8 |
| 0PN | ReleaseFreeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force | 164 | 162 |
| 0PP | RemovalTaking out or off a device from a body part | 848 | 846 |
| 0PQ | RepairRestoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function | 218 | 216 |
| 0PR | 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 | 488 | 486 |
| 0PS | RepositionMoving to its normal location or other suitable location all or a portion of a body part | 678 | 676 |
| 0PT | ResectionCutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part | 52 | 50 |
| 0PU | SupplementPutting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a body part | 488 | 486 |
| 0PW | RevisionCorrecting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device | 1,010 | 1,008 |
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About the 0P Body System
The ICD-10-PCS classification for Upper Bones within the Medical and Surgical section encompasses a variety of root operations to describe procedures on bones of the upper body. These operations specify distinct interventions performed on bones, ranging from removal and repair to inspection and device management.
The root operations include Change (0P2), which involves removing and replacing a device on the same bone without breaching the skin; Destruction (0P5), eradicating bone tissue by energy or force; and Division (0P8), cutting into a bone without draining fluids to separate it. For removing bone parts, codes like Excision (0PB) and Resection (0PT) describe cutting out portions or entire bones without replacement. Other examples are Insertion (0PH) of appliances that support physiological functions without replacing bone, and Replacement (0PR), where synthetic or biological material takes the place of all or part of the bone. Additional operations like Inspection (0PJ), Repair (0PQ), and Reposition (0PS) facilitate detailed documentation of bone-related procedures aimed at diagnosis, restoration, and alignment. These upper bones codes are essential for accurately coding and describing surgical interventions in this specific anatomical area.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the 0P body system?
The 0P body system contains 5,860 ICD-10-PCS codes in FY 2026, organized into 17 root operations. 5,826 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.
