0WPNX1Z

PCS Procedure

Removal of Radioact Elem from Fem Perineum, Extern Approach

Removal of Radioactive Element from Female Perineum, External Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0WPNX1Z

0WPNX1Z is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Radioactive Element from Female Perineum, External Approach. It belongs to PCS table 0WP, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Anatomical Regions, General body system. Its root operation is Removal. The approach used is External.

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

External

Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane

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