0P5 Destruction - Upper Bones ICD-10-PCS
The 0P5 code range contains 88 ICD-10-PCS codes for Destruction procedures on the upper bones. 87 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Destruction: Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force or a destructive agent.
Codes in the 0P5 Range 88 codes · 87 billable
- 0P5 Upper Bones, DestructionNon-billable header
- 0P500ZZ Destruction of Sternum, Open Approach
- 0P503ZZ Destruction of Sternum, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P504ZZ Destruction of Sternum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P510ZZ Destruction of 1 to 2 Ribs, Open Approach
- 0P513ZZ Destruction of 1 to 2 Ribs, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P514ZZ Destruction of 1 to 2 Ribs, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P520ZZ Destruction of 3 or More Ribs, Open Approach
- 0P523ZZ Destruction of 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P524ZZ Destruction of 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P530Z3 Destruction of Cervical Vertebra using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach
- 0P530ZZ Destruction of Cervical Vertebra, Open Approach
- 0P533Z3 Destruction of Cervical Vertebra using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P533ZZ Destruction of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P534Z3 Destruction of Cervical Vertebra using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P534ZZ Destruction of Cervical Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P540Z3 Destruction of Thoracic Vertebra using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach
- 0P540ZZ Destruction of Thoracic Vertebra, Open Approach
- 0P543Z3 Destruction of Thoracic Vertebra using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P543ZZ Destruction of Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P544Z3 Destruction of Thoracic Vertebra using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P544ZZ Destruction of Thoracic Vertebra, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P550ZZ Destruction of Right Scapula, Open Approach
- 0P553ZZ Destruction of Right Scapula, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P554ZZ Destruction of Right Scapula, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P560ZZ Destruction of Left Scapula, Open Approach
- 0P563ZZ Destruction of Left Scapula, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P564ZZ Destruction of Left Scapula, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P570ZZ Destruction of Right Glenoid Cavity, Open Approach
- 0P573ZZ Destruction of Right Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P574ZZ Destruction of Right Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P580ZZ Destruction of Left Glenoid Cavity, Open Approach
- 0P583ZZ Destruction of Left Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P584ZZ Destruction of Left Glenoid Cavity, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P590ZZ Destruction of Right Clavicle, Open Approach
- 0P593ZZ Destruction of Right Clavicle, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P594ZZ Destruction of Right Clavicle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5B0ZZ Destruction of Left Clavicle, Open Approach
- 0P5B3ZZ Destruction of Left Clavicle, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5B4ZZ Destruction of Left Clavicle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5C0ZZ Destruction of Right Humeral Head, Open Approach
- 0P5C3ZZ Destruction of Right Humeral Head, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5C4ZZ Destruction of Right Humeral Head, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5D0ZZ Destruction of Left Humeral Head, Open Approach
- 0P5D3ZZ Destruction of Left Humeral Head, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5D4ZZ Destruction of Left Humeral Head, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5F0ZZ Destruction of Right Humeral Shaft, Open Approach
- 0P5F3ZZ Destruction of Right Humeral Shaft, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5F4ZZ Destruction of Right Humeral Shaft, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5G0ZZ Destruction of Left Humeral Shaft, Open Approach
- 0P5G3ZZ Destruction of Left Humeral Shaft, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5G4ZZ Destruction of Left Humeral Shaft, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5H0ZZ Destruction of Right Radius, Open Approach
- 0P5H3ZZ Destruction of Right Radius, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5H4ZZ Destruction of Right Radius, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5J0ZZ Destruction of Left Radius, Open Approach
- 0P5J3ZZ Destruction of Left Radius, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5J4ZZ Destruction of Left Radius, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5K0ZZ Destruction of Right Ulna, Open Approach
- 0P5K3ZZ Destruction of Right Ulna, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5K4ZZ Destruction of Right Ulna, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5L0ZZ Destruction of Left Ulna, Open Approach
- 0P5L3ZZ Destruction of Left Ulna, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5L4ZZ Destruction of Left Ulna, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5M0ZZ Destruction of Right Carpal, Open Approach
- 0P5M3ZZ Destruction of Right Carpal, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5M4ZZ Destruction of Right Carpal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5N0ZZ Destruction of Left Carpal, Open Approach
- 0P5N3ZZ Destruction of Left Carpal, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5N4ZZ Destruction of Left Carpal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5P0ZZ Destruction of Right Metacarpal, Open Approach
- 0P5P3ZZ Destruction of Right Metacarpal, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5P4ZZ Destruction of Right Metacarpal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5Q0ZZ Destruction of Left Metacarpal, Open Approach
- 0P5Q3ZZ Destruction of Left Metacarpal, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5Q4ZZ Destruction of Left Metacarpal, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5R0ZZ Destruction of Right Thumb Phalanx, Open Approach
- 0P5R3ZZ Destruction of Right Thumb Phalanx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5R4ZZ Destruction of Right Thumb Phalanx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5S0ZZ Destruction of Left Thumb Phalanx, Open Approach
- 0P5S3ZZ Destruction of Left Thumb Phalanx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5S4ZZ Destruction of Left Thumb Phalanx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5T0ZZ Destruction of Right Finger Phalanx, Open Approach
- 0P5T3ZZ Destruction of Right Finger Phalanx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5T4ZZ Destruction of Right Finger Phalanx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0P5V0ZZ Destruction of Left Finger Phalanx, Open Approach
- 0P5V3ZZ Destruction of Left Finger Phalanx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0P5V4ZZ Destruction of Left Finger Phalanx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 0P5 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Destruction (code 0P5) refers to the intentional termination of the function of a body part, typically by methods that ablate or eliminate tissue. In the Medical and Surgical section, this operation specifically targets the Upper Bones body system.
This root operation is applied when diseased or problematic bone tissue requires destruction without removal. Examples in the ICD-10-PCS system include the destruction of the Sternum via various approaches such as Open (0P500ZZ), Percutaneous (0P503ZZ), and Percutaneous Endoscopic (0P504ZZ). Similarly, ribs (1 to 2 or 3 or more), vertebrae (cervical and thoracic), and upper extremity bones like the Scapula, Clavicle, Humeral Head and Shaft, and bones of the Radius, Ulna, Carpal, Metacarpal, and Phalanges are frequently targeted using open, percutaneous, and percutaneous endoscopic techniques. Certain codes also specify the use of advanced methods such as Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for vertebral destruction (e.g., 0P530Z3).
Accurate coding of these procedures ensures precise documentation of the method and anatomical site involved in upper bone destruction, guiding clinical management and billing.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0P5 range?
Of the 88 codes in this range, 87 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0P5 range classify?
The range classifies Destruction procedures, physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force or a destructive agent, performed on the upper bones. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
