ICD-10-PCS 10P Obstetrics: Pregnancy Removal
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Removal (Code 10P) in the Obstetrics section involves taking out or off a device or foreign body from a specific body part. In this context, the focus is on extracting items related to pregnancy.
This operation includes procedures such as the Removal of a Monitoring Electrode or Other Devices from the Products of Conception. These removals can be performed via an Open Approach (for example, code 10P003Z for a monitoring electrode) or through a Natural or Artificial Opening (such as code 10P073Z). The procedure ensures that devices placed during obstetrical care are safely extracted from fetal or placental tissue. Using these specific obstetrics removal codes helps accurately document the method and location of device removal in relation to pregnancy, contributing to precise medical records and billing.
List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify 10P - Removal (taking out or off a device from a body part). There are a total of 5 procedure codes in this section.
10P - Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Removal
10P003Z - Removal of Monitoring Electrode from Products of Conception, Open Approach
10P00YZ - Removal of Other Device from Products of Conception, Open Approach
10P073Z - Removal of Monitoring Electrode from Products of Conception, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
10P07YZ - Removal of Other Device from Products of Conception, Via Natural or Artificial Opening