ICD-10-PCS Root Operation P
Medical and Surgical, Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities, Removal

The Removal root operation is identified by the character code P in the 3^rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Taking out or off a device from a body part. If a device is taken out and a similar device put in without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane, the procedure is coded to the root operation CHANGE. Otherwise, the procedure for taking out a device is coded to the root operation REMOVAL.

Includes:

• Drainage tube removal, cardiac pacemaker removal