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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation R
New Technology, Joints, Replacement

The Replacement root operation is identified by the character code R in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  X = New Technology

Body System:
  R = Joints

Root Operation:

See Terms used in New Technology

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

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Replacement

Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part

  • XRRH - Knee Joint, Left

  • XRRG - Knee Joint, Right