ICD-10-PCS 012 Medical and Surgical: Peripheral Nervous System Change
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Change (code 012) involves replacing a device without taking out the entire device, often to maintain or restore its function. This procedure is classified under the Medical and Surgical section and is specific to the Peripheral Nervous System.
The Change operation in the peripheral nerve typically applies when a drainage device or another implanted device needs adjustment or substitution through an External Approach. For example, code 012YX0Z represents changing a Drainage Device in the peripheral nerve externally, while code 012YXYZ describes changing another type of device in the same manner. This operation ensures continued device functionality without full removal, which is critical for effective ongoing management of peripheral nerve conditions.
List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify 012 - 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). There are a total of 3 procedure codes in this section.
