Other Procedures (8) ICD-10-PCS
Section 8 covers other procedures procedures with 183 ICD-10-PCS codes across 2 body systems, 179 of them billable in fiscal year 2026. Each body system below lists its root operations and code ranges.
Body Systems in This Section 2 body systems · 183 codes
| Chars 1–2 | Body System | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8C | Indwelling Device | 10 | 8 |
| 8E | Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions | 173 | 171 |
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About Section 8
The seven characters in the other procedures section have the following meaning:
- Character 1 = Section
- Character 2 = Body System
- Character 3 = Root Operation
- Character 4 = Body Region
- Character 5 = Approach
- Character 6 = Method
- Character 7 = Qualifier
The other procedures section includes acupuncture, suture removal and in vitro fertilization. Codes in this section have a first character value of "8". The second character value for body system is physiological systems and anatomical regions. The other procedures section has only one root operation, defined as follows:
- Other Procedures: Methodologies which attempt to remediate or cure a disorder or disease.
The fourth character contains specified body region values, and also the body region value none for extracorporeal procedures. Approaches included are percutaneous and external. The sixth character specifies the method (e.g., acupuncture, robotic assisted procedure). The seventh character is a qualifier, and contains specific values as needed.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the 8 section?
The 8 section contains 183 ICD-10-PCS codes in FY 2026, organized into 2 body systems. 179 of them are billable on inpatient claims.
What does section 8 cover?
Section 8 covers other procedures procedures. The body systems listed above break it into anatomical groups, and each one links to its root operations and code ranges.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
