2Y50X5ZRemoval of Mouth and Pharynx Packing Material
- Billable / Specific Code
2Y50X5Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Mouth and Pharynx Packing Material. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Packing and dressing procedures.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 2 | Placement |
| 2 | Body System | Y | Anatomical Orifices |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Removal |
| 4 | BodyRegion | 0 | Mouth and Pharynx |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 5 | Packing Material |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code removal of the mouth and pharynx, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Removal, then the subterm Mouth and Pharynx. The entry lists 2Y50X5Z directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 2Y50X5Z
Is 2Y50X5Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Mouth and Pharynx Packing Material on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for removal of the mouth and pharynx?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Removal, Mouth and Pharynx is a direct entry for 2Y50X5Z, Removal of Mouth and Pharynx Packing Material, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 2Y50X5Z mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 2 is the Section (Placement); the 2nd character Y is the Body System (Anatomical Orifices); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character 0 is the BodyRegion (Mouth and Pharynx); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 5 is the Device (Packing Material); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 2Y50X5Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Mouth and Pharynx Packing Material crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.34 (Removal of dental packing). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
