3E1R38ZIrrigation of Spinal Canal using Irrigating Substance, Percutaneous Approach

Administration›Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions›Irrigation
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 3E1R38Z
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

3E1R38Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Irrigation of Spinal Canal using Irrigating Substance, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Irrigation involves putting in or on a cleansing substance. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Lavage. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Irrigation (diagnostic and therapeutic).

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
3E1R38Z
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Irrigation of Spinal Canal using Irrigating Substance, Percutaneous Approach
Short Description
Irrigation of Spinal Canal using Irrigat, Perc Approach
Parent Code
3E1

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section3Administration
2Body SystemEPhysiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
3Operation1Irrigation
4BodySystem/RegionRSpinal Canal
5Approach3Percutaneous
6Substance8Irrigating Substance
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to 3E1R38Z as Lavage. These index entries lead to this code:

Lavage
Direct entry for this code
Washing
Direct entry for this code
Flushing
Direct entry for this code
Cannulation
Direct entry for this code
Catheterization
Direct entry for this code
Irrigation, Spinal Canal, Irrigating Substance
Direct entry for this code
Vertebral canal
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Epidural space, spinal
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Subdural space, spinal
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Extradural space, spinal
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Subarachnoid space, spinal
Anatomy or device term that leads here

To code lavage, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Lavage. The entry lists 3E1R38Z directly as a complete, billable code.

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Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.

ADM018
Irrigation (diagnostic and therapeutic)
Clinical domain: Administration of Therapeutic Substances

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.

51.98
Other percutaneous procedures on biliary tract
Approximate match.

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Questions About 3E1R38Z

Is 3E1R38Z a billable code?

Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Irrigation of Spinal Canal using Irrigating Substance, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-10-PCS code for lavage?

The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Lavage under code 3E1R38Z, Irrigation of Spinal Canal using Irrigating Substance, Percutaneous Approach, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.

What do the characters in 3E1R38Z mean?

The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 3 is the Section (Administration); the 2nd character E is the Body System (Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 1 is the Operation (Irrigation); the 4th character R is the BodySystem/Region (Spinal Canal); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character 8 is the Substance (Irrigating Substance); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 3E1R38Z?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Irrigation of Spinal Canal using Irrigating Substance, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 51.98 (Other percutaneous procedures on biliary tract). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.