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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 5
Placement, Anatomical Orifices, Removal

The Removal root operation is identified by the character code 5 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Taking out or off a device from a body part.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  2 = Placement

Body System:
  Y = Anatomical Orifices

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Placement

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

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Removal

Taking out or off a device from a body part