ICD-10-PCS Body System: ICD-10-PCS Body System XY - Extracorporeal

The ICD-10-PCS root operation Extracorporeal (Characters XY) pertains to procedures performed outside the body in the New Technology section. This operation involves using external devices or techniques to accomplish therapeutic or diagnostic goals without entering body cavities.

An example within this classification is the code XY0, which describes the Introduction of a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance, excluding blood or blood products, through extracorporeal means. This procedure highlights the administration of substances via external circuits or devices, reflecting advanced treatment methods that supplement or replace traditional intracorporeal approaches. Understanding these specific extracorporeal procedure codes is essential for accurately documenting innovative techniques that rely on external intervention rather than direct body access.

List of ICD-10-PCS procedures under ICD-10-PCS Body System XY - Extracorporeal

  • XY0 - Introduction - Putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products