Removal of Infusion Device from Mediastinum, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Anatomical Regions, General·Table 0WP·FY 2027
ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0WPC03Z: Removal of Infusion Device from Mediastinum, Open Approach. Table 0WP, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Anatomical Regions, General body system. 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
Nearby codes in table 0WP
Diagnosis codes mentioning “removal”
- Z98.85 Transplanted organ removal status
- Z48.02 Encounter for removal of sutures
- Z40.01 Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast
- Z98.86 Personal history of breast implant removal
- Z30.432 Encounter for removal of intrauterine contraceptive device