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ICD-10-PCS Body System Y
Placement, Anatomical Orifices

The Anatomical Orifices body system is identified by the character “Y” in the 2nd character position and grouped within the Placement section of the ICD-10-PCS coding structure. The 2nd character of an ICD-10-PCS code defines the particular body system or general physiological system or anatomical region involved.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  2 = Placement

Body System:

See Terms used in Placement

The 3rd character refers to the root operation or the objective of the procedure.

Anatomical Orifices

  • 2Y0 - 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

  • 2Y4 - Packing

    Putting material in a body region or orifice

  • 2Y5 - Removal

    Taking out or off a device from a body part