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ICD-10-PCS/0W2/0W21X0Z
Inpatient Procedure Code

0W21X0Z

Change Drainage Device in Cranial Cavity, External Approach

Axis Breakdown

Every ICD-10-PCS code is exactly seven characters, one per axis. Each character's meaning is defined by its position in the code.

PositionValueMeaning
1
Section0

Medical and Surgical

2
Body SystemW

Anatomical Regions, General

3
Root Operation2

Change

Taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane

4
Body Part1

Cranial Cavity

5
ApproachX

External

6
Device0

Drainage Device

7
QualifierZ

No Qualifier