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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - 2
Placement, Anatomical Orifices, Removal, Ear

The Ear body part is identified by the character 2 in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Removal 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:
  5 = Removal

Body Part:

See Terms used in Placement

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

2Y52 - Ear

  • 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
      • 2Y52X5Z - Removal of Ear Packing Material