ICD-10-PCS Code For Cisterna Chyli: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 072L includes procedures performed to change devices in the cisterna chyli. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an implanted or external device in the cisterna chyli is removed and a similar or identical device is placed without open incisions or punctures. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 072L group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Cisterna Chyli Change Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient operations that change an implanted or external device in the cisterna chyli, part of the lymphatic and hemic systems. Procedures involve removing an existing device from the cisterna chyli and replacing it with an identical or similar device without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding of these changes is important for documenting the procedure performed and for appropriate inpatient reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
7	Body System	Lymphatic and Hemic Systems
2	Operation	Change
L	Body Part	Cisterna Chyli

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Cisterna Chyli Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
7	Body System	Lymphatic and Hemic Systems
2	Operation	Change
L	Body Part	Cisterna Chyli

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an existing device in the cisterna chyli is taken out and a similar or identical device is placed in the same anatomical location without open incision or percutaneous puncture. These codes apply for inpatient reporting when the change operation is the documented procedure performed during the hospital stay.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
072LX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Cisterna Chyli, External Approach
072LXYZ	Change Other Device in Cisterna Chyli, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A postoperative patient with an indwelling external cisterna chyli drainage catheter placed after extensive retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy develops malfunction and continuous high-volume external lymphatic drainage, prompting inpatient evaluation for device exchange to restore drainage. The team removes the existing external drainage device and replaces it with a similar external drainage catheter at the cisterna chyli without an open incision or percutaneous puncture during the same encounter. Typical codes: 072LX0Z
An elective admission of a patient with recurrent chylous ascites who previously had a temporary external cisterna chyli drainage device; during planned management the temporary device is removed and a like-for-like external drainage device is placed to continue therapeutic lymphatic decompression while awaiting definitive therapy. The change is performed without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membranes and is documented as a planned device exchange. Typical codes: 072LX0Z
A patient with a superficial external cisterna chyli port site infection but intact deeper device function undergoes inpatient device salvage where the contaminated external connector is removed and replaced with an equivalent sterile external device component to maintain lymphatic drainage without open surgical access. The procedure is undertaken to control infection at the insertion site while preserving the existing cisterna chyli drainage system. Typical codes: 072LX0Z, 072LXYZ

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072P-SPLEEN-CHANGE

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072T-BONE-MARROW-CHANGE

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
072LX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Cisterna Chyli, External Approach
072LXYZ	Change Other Device in Cisterna Chyli, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A postoperative patient with an indwelling external cisterna chyli drainage catheter placed after extensive retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy develops malfunction and continuous high-volume external lymphatic drainage, prompting inpatient evaluation for device exchange to restore drainage. The team removes the existing external drainage device and replaces it with a similar external drainage catheter at the cisterna chyli without an open incision or percutaneous puncture during the same encounter. Typical codes: 072LX0Z
An elective admission of a patient with recurrent chylous ascites who previously had a temporary external cisterna chyli drainage device; during planned management the temporary device is removed and a like-for-like external drainage device is placed to continue therapeutic lymphatic decompression while awaiting definitive therapy. The change is performed without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membranes and is documented as a planned device exchange. Typical codes: 072LX0Z
A patient with a superficial external cisterna chyli port site infection but intact deeper device function undergoes inpatient device salvage where the contaminated external connector is removed and replaced with an equivalent sterile external device component to maintain lymphatic drainage without open surgical access. The procedure is undertaken to control infection at the insertion site while preserving the existing cisterna chyli drainage system. Typical codes: 072LX0Z, 072LXYZ

Related Codes

072K-THORACIC-DUCT-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Duct: Procedure Code Group Overview

072M-THYMUS-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thymus: Procedure Code Group Overview

072N-LYMPHATIC-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic: Procedure Code Group Overview

072P-SPLEEN-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Spleen: Procedure Code Group Overview

072T-BONE-MARROW-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bone Marrow: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the Cisterna Chyli change procedure group?

What is the ICD-10-PCS section and body system for these codes?

Which specific codes are listed in the 072L code group?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used for inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within the 072L group affect reimbursement and documentation?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the Cisterna Chyli change procedure group?

What is the ICD-10-PCS section and body system for these codes?

Which specific codes are listed in the 072L code group?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used for inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within the 072L group affect reimbursement and documentation?

References