072 Change - Lymphatic and Hemic Systems ICD-10-PCS
The 072 code range contains 13 ICD-10-PCS codes for Change procedures on the lymphatic and hemic systems. 12 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Change: Taking 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.
Codes in the 072 Range 13 codes · 12 billable
- 072 Lymphatic and Hemic Systems, ChangeNon-billable header
- 072KX0Z Change Drainage Device in Thoracic Duct, External Approach
- 072KXYZ Change Other Device in Thoracic Duct, External Approach
- 072LX0Z Change Drainage Device in Cisterna Chyli, External Approach
- 072LXYZ Change Other Device in Cisterna Chyli, External Approach
- 072MX0Z Change Drainage Device in Thymus, External Approach
- 072MXYZ Change Other Device in Thymus, External Approach
- 072NX0Z Change Drainage Device in Lymphatic, External Approach
- 072NXYZ Change Other Device in Lymphatic, External Approach
- 072PX0Z Change Drainage Device in Spleen, External Approach
- 072PXYZ Change Other Device in Spleen, External Approach
- 072TX0Z Change Drainage Device in Bone Marrow, External Approach
- 072TXYZ Change Other Device in Bone Marrow, External Approach
About the 072 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Change (Code 072) refers to replacing or exchanging a device in or on a body part without removing the body part itself. This operation is specifically used within the Medical and Surgical section focusing on the Lymphatic and Hemic Systems.
The Change operation involves procedures such as replacing drainage or other devices in critical lymphatic structures. Examples include changing a drainage device in the Thoracic Duct (code 072KX0Z), Cisterna Chyli (code 072LX0Z), or the Thymus (code 072MX0Z) through an External Approach. Other devices can also be changed in these same structures, as indicated by codes ending in X, such as 072KXYZ for the Thoracic Duct. This root operation also applies to the Lymphatic vessels, Spleen, and Bone Marrow, demonstrating the specificity of coding for device management in the lymphatic and hemic body systems. These codes ensure precise documentation of device changes during patient care.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 072 range?
Of the 13 codes in this range, 12 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 072 range classify?
The range classifies Change procedures, taking 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, performed on the lymphatic and hemic systems. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
