ICD-10-PCS Body System: ICD-10-PCS Body System 8C - Indwelling Device
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Indwelling Device (Character 8C) refers to the placement of a device that remains in or on a body part for a prolonged period to support a therapeutic function. This operation is categorized under the Other Procedures section, highlighting its specialized use outside standard surgical classifications.
The primary purpose of the Indwelling Device procedure is to provide ongoing support or treatment by leaving a device in place. Although the provided code 8C0 is somewhat general within the Other Procedures classification, it represents methodologies designed to remediate or manage disorders via implanted or inserted devices. This root operation is essential for documenting treatments involving devices that remain after the procedure, such as catheters, stents, or other therapeutic implants.
List of ICD-10-PCS procedures under ICD-10-PCS Body System 8C - Indwelling Device
8C0 - Other Procedures - Methodologies which attempt to remediate or cure a disorder or disease
