Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Vagina and Cul-de-sac, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Female Reproductive System·Table 0UP·FY 2027
Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Vagina and Cul-de-sac, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0UPH0KZ, found in table 0UP, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Female Reproductive System 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