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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 0
New Technology, Anatomical Regions, Introduction

The Introduction root operation is identified by the character code 0 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  X = New Technology

Body System:
  W = Anatomical Regions

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

Introduction

Putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products