Removal of Contraceptive Device from Upper Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach
Medical and Surgical·Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia·Table 0JP·FY 2027
Removal of Contraceptive Device from Upper Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0JPVXHZ, found in table 0JP, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia body system. Its root operation is Removal. The approach used is External.
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What the code means
Removal: root operation
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
External: approach
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