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P5

Pt not expect surv w/o oper

✓ CURRENT — JULY 2026
Source: CMS
Imported: Aug 10 2026

Full descriptor

A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation

Details

Code
P5
Short descriptor
Pt not expect surv w/o oper
Code set
HCPCS Modifiers
Release
July 2026
Status
Active
Added
Jan 1 2006

Nearby codes

Code sets are published in blocks, so neighbours are usually related.

P4

Pt w/sev sys dis threat life

P6

Brain-dead pt organs removed

P3

Patient w/severe sys disease

P2

Patient w/mild syst disease

P1

Normal healthy patient

PA

Surgery, wrong body part

PB

Surgery, wrong patient

PC

Wrong surgery on patient

Sources

Reference information only. Not billing advice. Verify against the payer before you file.