Removal of Infusion Device from Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia·Table 0JP·FY 2027
Removal of Infusion Device from Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0JPW03Z, 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 Open.
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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
Open: approach
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure