ICD-10-PCS Body System: ICD-10-PCS Body System XH - Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue, Fascia and Breast

The ICD-10-PCS root operation Replacement (Code XHR) under the New Technology section involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or part of a body part. This operation is specific to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue, Fascia, and Breast body regions.

In this context, Replacement refers to procedures where damaged or diseased skin, underlying tissues, fascia, or breast tissue are substituted with grafts, implants, or synthetic materials to restore structure and function. The provided code exemplifies the use of the root operation by documenting such a procedure. Accurately using the ICD-10-PCS Replacement operation codes within this body system helps healthcare professionals precisely capture the nature of reconstructive or restorative interventions involving these soft tissues.

List of ICD-10-PCS procedures under ICD-10-PCS Body System XH - Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue, Fascia and Breast

Operation XHR - Replacement

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XHR - Replacement - Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part

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