0WPF03Z

PCS Procedure

Removal of Infusion Device from Abd Wall, Open Approach

Removal of Infusion Device from Abdominal Wall, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0WPF03Z

Removal of Infusion Device from Abdominal Wall, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0WPF03Z, found in table 0WP, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Anatomical Regions, General body system. Its root operation is Removal. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

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

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Removal

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

Approach · Approach
Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

Adjacent Procedure Codes