2Y0 Change - Anatomical Orifices ICD-10-PCS
The 2Y0 code range contains 7 ICD-10-PCS codes for Change procedures on the anatomical orifices. 6 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 2Y0 Range 7 codes · 6 billable
- 2Y0 Placement, Anatomical Orifices, ChangeNon-billable header
- 2Y00X5Z Change Mouth and Pharynx Packing Material
- 2Y01X5Z Change Nasal Packing Material
- 2Y02X5Z Change Ear Packing Material
- 2Y03X5Z Change Anorectal Packing Material
- 2Y04X5Z Change Female Genital Tract Packing Material
- 2Y05X5Z Change Urethra Packing Material
About the 2Y0 Code Range
The Change root operation in ICD-10-PCS, represented by code 2Y0, refers to the replacement of a device or material already in place within an anatomical orifice. It is classified under Placement, emphasizing the act of substituting a previously positioned item rather than initial placement.
This operation specifically applies to switching out packing materials located in various body parts, such as the Mouth and Pharynx (2Y00X5Z), Nasal passages (2Y01X5Z), Ear (2Y02X5Z), and Anorectal area (2Y03X5Z). It also includes changing packing in the Female Genital Tract (2Y04X5Z) and Urethra (2Y05X5Z). The use of specific ICD-10-PCS codes for changing anatomical orifice packing material ensures precise documentation of this procedural maintenance, distinct from initial placement or removal procedures. This is critical for billing, clinical communication, and patient care tracking.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 2Y0 range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 6 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 2Y0 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 anatomical orifices. 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.
