2W40X5Z
PCS ProcedurePacking of Head using Packing Material
Packing of Head using Packing Material
About ICD-10-PCS code 2W40X5Z
2W40X5Z is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Packing of Head using Packing Material. It belongs to PCS table 2W4, part of Section 2 (Placement). The procedure targets the Anatomical Regions body system. Its root operation is Packing. The approach used is External.
Procedure Details
- Section
- [2] Placement
- Body System
- Anatomical Regions
- Root Operation
- Packing
Clinical Definitions
Root Operation · Operation
Packing
Putting material in a body region or orifice
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
Adjacent Procedure Codes
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- Y63.5 - Inappropriate temperature in local application and packing
- T81.507 - Unspecified complication of foreign body accidentally left in body following removal of catheter or packing
- T81.517 - Adhesions due to foreign body accidentally left in body following removal of catheter or packing
- T81.527 - Obstruction due to foreign body accidentally left in body following removal of catheter or packing
- T81.537 - Perforation due to foreign body accidentally left in body following removal of catheter or packing