02PAXMZ

PCS Procedure

Removal of Cardiac Lead from Heart, External Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 02PAXMZ

Removal of Cardiac Lead from Heart, External Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 02PAXMZ, found in table 02P, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Heart and Great Vessels body system. Its root operation is Removal. The approach used is External.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Heart and Great Vessels
Root Operation: Removal

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Removal

Taking out or off a device from a body part

If a device is taken out and a similar device put in without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane, the procedure is coded to the root operation CHANGE. Otherwise, the procedure for taking out a device is coded to the root operation REMOVAL

Includes: Drainage tube removal, cardiac pacemaker removal

Approach · Approach

External

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

Adjacent Procedure Codes

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02PAXDZ

Removal of Intraluminal Device from Heart, External Approach

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02PW3RZ

Removal of Short-term External Heart Assist System from Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Percutaneous Approach

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