Procedure Coding

ICD-10-PCS 2026

Navigate the official ICD-10-PCS tables, search by procedure keywords, and open any 7-character code page with axis-by-axis breakdown.

7-Char Codes
79,193
Tables
917
Sections
17

Understanding ICD-10-PCS

What is ICD-10-PCS?

The Procedure Coding System is a specialized classification used only in U.S. inpatient hospital settings for reporting medical procedures.

Multi-Axial Structure

Every PCS code is exactly 7 characters long. Each position (axis) defines a specific attribute, such as the body system or root operation.

Building Codes

Codes are constructed from tables rather than a static list. This ensures that every unique procedure can be accurately captured by a unique code.

Precision in Data

PCS provides a much higher level of detail for procedures than the ICD-9-CM system it replaced, supporting better clinical research and data analysis.

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Section 068,456
Medical and Surgical
Section 1305
Obstetrics
Section 2861
Placement
Section 31,273
Administration
Section 4423
Measurement and Monitoring
Section 560
Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance
Section 647
Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies
Section 7100
Osteopathic
Section 890
Other Procedures
Section 990
Chiropractic
Section B2,978
Imaging
Section C463
Nuclear Medicine
Section D2,057
Radiation Therapy
Section F1,411
Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology
Section G28
Mental Health
Section H59
Substance Abuse Treatment
Section X492
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