2Y52X5Z

PCS Procedure

Removal of Ear Packing Material

Removal of Ear Packing Material

About ICD-10-PCS code 2Y52X5Z

In ICD-10-PCS, code 2Y52X5Z describes Removal of Ear Packing Material. This procedure is listed in table 2Y5, part of Section 2 (Placement). Its root operation is Removal. The approach used is External.

Procedure Details

Section
[2] Placement
Body System
Anatomical Orifices
Root Operation
Removal

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Removal

Taking out or off a device from a body part

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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