0WPP81Z

PCS Procedure

Removal of Radioactive Element from GI Tract, Endo

Removal of Radioactive Element from Gastrointestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

About ICD-10-PCS code 0WPP81Z

Removal of Radioactive Element from Gastrointestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0WPP81Z, 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 Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic.

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

Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

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

Adjacent Procedure Codes

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