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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - 0
Placement, Anatomical Orifices, Packing, Mouth and Pharynx

The Mouth and Pharynx body part is identified by the character 0 in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Packing root operation of the Anatomical Orifices body system under the Placement section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  2 = Placement

Body System:
  Y = Anatomical Orifices

Root Operation:
  4 = Packing

Body Part:

See Terms used in Placement

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

2Y40 - Mouth and Pharynx

  • 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

    • Packing Material
      • 2Y40X5Z - Packing of Mouth and Pharynx using Packing Material