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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation H
Medical and Surgical, Gastrointestinal System, Insertion

The Insertion root operation is identified by the character code H in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.

Includes:

  • Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter
ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  D = Gastrointestinal System

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

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Insertion

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

  • 0DHR - Anal Sphincter

    Includes:
    • External anal sphincter
    • Internal anal sphincter

  • 0DHQ - Anus

    Includes:
    • Anal orifice

  • 0DH9 - Duodenum

  • 0DH5 - Esophagus

  • 0DHB - Ileum

  • 0DHA - Jejunum

    Includes:
    • Duodenojejunal flexure

  • 0DHE - Large Intestine

  • 0DHD - Lower Intestinal Tract

  • 0DHP - Rectum

    Includes:
    • Anorectal junction

  • 0DH8 - Small Intestine

  • 0DH6 - Stomach

  • 0DH0 - Upper Intestinal Tract