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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 2
Medical and Surgical, Lymphatic and Hemic Systems, Change

The Change root operation is identified by the character code 2 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as 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. All CHANGE procedures are coded using the approach EXTERNAL.

Includes:

  • Urinary catheter change, gastrostomy tube change
ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  7 = Lymphatic and Hemic Systems

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

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

Outline View ICD-10-PCS Table View

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

  • 072T - Bone Marrow

  • 072L - Cisterna Chyli

    Includes:
    • Intestinal lymphatic trunk
    • Lumbar lymphatic trunk

  • 072N - Lymphatic

  • 072P - Spleen

    Includes:
    • Accessory spleen

  • 072K - Thoracic Duct

    Includes:
    • Left jugular trunk
    • Left subclavian trunk

  • 072M - Thymus

    Includes:
    • Thymus gland