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ICD-10-PCS 072 Medical and Surgical: Lymphatic and Hemic Systems Change

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.

List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify 072 - 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 13 procedure codes in this section.

  • 072 - Lymphatic and Hemic Systems, Change

  • 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