ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  U = Female Reproductive System

Root Operation:
  9 = Drainage

Body Part:

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See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

0U9M - Vulva

• Open Approach

  Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

  • Drainage Device
    • 0U9M00Z - Drainage of Vulva with Drainage Device, Open Approach
  • No Device
    • 0U9M0ZX - Drainage of Vulva, Open Approach, Diagnostic
    • 0U9M0ZZ - Drainage of Vulva, Open Approach

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• External Approach

  Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane

  • Drainage Device
    • 0U9MX0Z - Drainage of Vulva with Drainage Device, External Approach
  • No Device
    • 0U9MXZX - Drainage of Vulva, External Approach, Diagnostic
    • 0U9MXZZ - Drainage of Vulva, External Approach