06PYX2Z

PCS Procedure

Removal of Monitoring Device from Low Vein, Extern Approach

Removal of Monitoring Device from Lower Vein, External Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 06PYX2Z

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 06PYX2Z: Removal of Monitoring Device from Lower Vein, External Approach. Table 06P, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Lower Veins body system. The approach used is External.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Lower Veins
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

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