ICD-10-PCS 2Y5 Placement: Anatomical Orifices Removal
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Removal (code 2Y5) refers to taking out a device or material from an anatomical orifice. In the Placement classification, this operation specifically addresses the removal of packing material from various body orifices.
This root operation is commonly used for procedures involving the extraction of packing materials that were previously placed to control bleeding or support healing. The examples provided include removal of packing from the Mouth and Pharynx (2Y50X5Z), Nasal (2Y51X5Z), and Ear (2Y52X5Z) orifices. It also includes the removal of packing from the Anorectal region (2Y53X5Z), Female Genital Tract (2Y54X5Z), and Urethra (2Y55X5Z). Correct coding with these detailed ICD-10-PCS removal codes ensures accurate documentation of the procedure and its specific anatomical location, which is crucial for clinical and billing purposes.
List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify 2Y5 - Removal (taking out or off a device from a body part). There are a total of 7 procedure codes in this section.
2Y5 - Placement, Anatomical Orifices, Removal
2Y50X5Z - Removal of Mouth and Pharynx Packing Material
2Y51X5Z - Removal of Nasal Packing Material
2Y52X5Z - Removal of Ear Packing Material
2Y53X5Z - Removal of Anorectal Packing Material
2Y54X5Z - Removal of Female Genital Tract Packing Material
2Y55X5Z - Removal of Urethra Packing Material
