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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 2
Medical and Surgical, Mouth and Throat, 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:
  C = Mouth and Throat

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

  • 0C2S - Larynx

    Includes:
    • Aryepiglottic fold
    • Arytenoid cartilage
    • Corniculate cartilage
    • Cuneiform cartilage
    • False vocal cord
    • Glottis
    • Rima glottidis
    • Thyroid cartilage
    • Ventricular fold

  • 0C2Y - Mouth and Throat

  • 0C2A - Salivary Gland