6A0 Atmospheric Control - Physiological Systems ICD-10-PCS
The 6A0 code range contains 3 ICD-10-PCS codes for Atmospheric Control procedures on the physiological systems. 2 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Atmospheric Control: Extracorporeal control of atmospheric pressure and composition.
Codes in the 6A0 Range 3 codes · 2 billable
About the 6A0 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Atmospheric Control (code 6A0) involves regulating or altering the atmospheric conditions for a physiological system. This is categorized under the section for Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies, reflecting treatments performed outside the body or system-wide.
Atmospheric Control is typically used to manage the environment affecting a body system, ensuring optimal conditions for therapy or patient support. Examples include controls that adjust the air composition, pressure, or other atmospheric parameters essential to therapeutic procedures. The listed codes specify whether the therapy is directed at a Single atmospheric condition (6A0Z0ZZ) or involves Multiple atmospheric factors simultaneously (6A0Z1ZZ). Proper use of these codes accurately documents treatments that maintain or modify atmospheric factors critical to extracorporeal or systemic physiological management.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 6A0 range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 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 6A0 range classify?
The range classifies Atmospheric Control procedures, extracorporeal control of atmospheric pressure and composition, performed on the physiological systems. 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.
