0WHP71Z

PCS Procedure

Insertion of Radioactive Element into GI Tract, Via Opening

Insertion of Radioactive Element into Gastrointestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

About ICD-10-PCS code 0WHP71Z

In ICD-10-PCS, code 0WHP71Z describes Insertion of Radioactive Element into Gastrointestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening. This procedure is listed in table 0WH, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Insertion. The approach used is Via Natural or Artificial Opening.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Anatomical Regions, General
Root Operation: Insertion

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Insertion

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter

Approach · Approach

Via Natural or Artificial Opening

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

Adjacent Procedure Codes

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Insertion of Other Device into Gastrointestinal Tract, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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0WHP73Z

Insertion of Infusion Device into Gastrointestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

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