ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 5
New Technology, Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas, Destruction

The Destruction root operation is identified by the character code 5 in the 3^rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent. None of the body part is physically taken out.

Includes:

• Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion