Lymphatic and Hemic Systems (07) ICD-10-PCS
The 07 body system covers Medical and Surgical procedures on lymphatic and hemic systems, with 3,516 ICD-10-PCS codes across 19 root operations, 3,478 of them billable in fiscal year 2026. Each root operation defines a distinct procedural objective, and the info icons show the official definition with a preview of the codes inside.
Root Operations in This Body System 19 operations · 3,516 codes
| Chars 1–3 | Root Operation | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 072 | ChangeTaking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane | 26 | 24 |
| 075 | DestructionPhysical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force or a destructive agent | 128 | 126 |
| 079 | DrainageTaking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part | 512 | 510 |
| 07B | ExcisionCutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part | 254 | 252 |
| 07C | ExtirpationTaking or cutting out solid matter from a body part | 128 | 126 |
| 07D | ExtractionPulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force | 156 | 154 |
| 07H | InsertionPutting in a non-biological appliance that monitors, assists, performs or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part | 110 | 108 |
| 07J | InspectionVisually and/or manually exploring a body part | 44 | 42 |
| 07L | OcclusionCompletely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 344 | 342 |
| 07N | ReleaseFreeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force | 128 | 126 |
| 07P | RemovalTaking out or off a device from a body part | 216 | 214 |
| 07Q | RepairRestoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function | 166 | 164 |
| 07S | RepositionMoving to its normal location or other suitable location all or a portion of a body part | 6 | 4 |
| 07T | ResectionCutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part | 88 | 86 |
| 07U | SupplementPutting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a body part | 230 | 228 |
| 07V | RestrictionPartially closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 344 | 342 |
| 07W | RevisionCorrecting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device | 240 | 238 |
| 07Y | TransplantationPutting in or on all or a portion of a living body part taken from another individual or animal to physically take the place and/or function of all or a portion of a similar body part | 14 | 12 |
| 071 | BypassAltering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part | 382 | 380 |
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About the 07 Body System
The ICD-10-PCS Lymphatic and Hemic Systems section (07) includes a variety of root operations that describe distinct procedural intents. These root operations capture surgical and non-surgical methods related to treatment, management, or examination of lymphatic and blood-forming body parts.
Procedures such as Change (072) involve removing and replacing a device without cutting the skin, while Destruction (075) refers to physically eradicating tissue using energy or force. The Drainage (079) operation is about removing fluids or gases, contrasting with Excision (07B) which involves cutting out a portion of a body part without replacement. Removing solid matter is classified as Extirpation (07C), and Extraction (07D) involves forcefully pulling out all or part of a body part.
Additional root operations include Insertion (07H) for placing non-biological devices, Inspection (07J) which is visual or manual exploration, and Occlusion (07L) for completely closing a lumen. Surgical corrections like Repair (07Q), Resection (07T), and Transplantation (07Y) are also part of this body system's coding structure. These root operations provide precise descriptions essential for accurate ICD-10-PCS coding in procedures involving the lymphatic and hemic systems.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the 07 body system?
The 07 body system contains 3,516 ICD-10-PCS codes in FY 2026, organized into 19 root operations. 3,478 of them are billable on inpatient claims.
What is a root operation?
The root operation is the third character of every ICD-10-PCS code and names the objective of the procedure. Drainage takes fluid out, Excision cuts out a portion of a body part, and Resection removes all of one. Picking the right root operation is the central skill of PCS coding, so each one above carries its official CMS definition.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
