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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation C
New Technology, Cardiovascular System, Extirpation

The Extirpation root operation is identified by the character code C in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. The solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body; it may be imbedded in a body part or in the lumen of a tubular body part. The solid matter may or may not have been previously broken into pieces.

Includes:

  • Thrombectomy, choledocholithotomy
ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  X = New Technology

Body System:
  2 = Cardiovascular System

Root Operation:

See Terms used in New Technology

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

Outline View ICD-10-PCS Table View

Extirpation

Taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part

  • X2CP - Abdominal Aorta

  • X2CY - Great Vessel

  • X2CT - Lower Extremity Artery, Left

  • X2CS - Lower Extremity Artery, Right

  • X2CV - Lower Extremity Vein, Left

  • X2CU - Lower Extremity Vein, Right

  • X2CR - Upper Extremity Vein, Left

  • X2CQ - Upper Extremity Vein, Right