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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 072N includes procedures performed to change devices in the lymphatic and hemic systems. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an existing lymphatic device is removed and an identical or similar device is reinserted into the same lymphatic body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 072N group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific device management performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lymphatic Change Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient procedures that involve changing an existing device in or on the lymphatic and hemic systems without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. These changes remove an existing device and place an identical or similar device in the same lymphatic body part. The procedures target lymphatic vessels, nodes, or implanted lymphatic devices and are coded in the Medical and Surgical section. Accurate coding supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement by reflecting the specific device management performed.

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
N	Body Part	Lymphatic

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Lymphatic 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
N	Body Part	Lymphatic

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an implanted or externally applied lymphatic device is changed in situ without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Examples include exchanging a tunneled lymphatic access device or replacing a percutaneously accessed lymphatic catheter with the same type of device in the same anatomical location.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
072NX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Lymphatic, External Approach
072NXYZ	Change Other Device in Lymphatic, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An inpatient with a tunneled lymphatic drainage catheter placed previously for recurrent chylous ascites presents with malfunction and persistent drainage failure despite flushing. Because the catheter lumen cannot be restored and aspiration is required for ongoing management, the team removes the existing external drainage catheter and places an identical tunneled drainage device through the same percutaneous tract without open surgical incision. The procedure targets restoring lymphatic drainage access while avoiding new skin or mucous membrane puncture sites. Typical codes: 072NX0Z
A patient admitted from the emergency department with acute obstruction of a percutaneous lymphatic catheter used for chylothorax management has escalating respiratory compromise. To reestablish drainage urgently, the interventional team withdraws the dysfunctional external lymphatic drainage device and immediately replaces it with a similar external drainage catheter through the same percutaneous entry without making an open incision. The goal is rapid restoration of pleural lymphatic drainage to stabilize the patient. Typical codes: 072NX0Z
During inpatient evaluation for recurrent cellulitis around a previously placed external lymphatic access device, local infection is confined to the device pocket but skin integrity is intact. The device is explanted and a like-for-like external lymphatic device is reinserted at the same site after local decontamination to maintain therapeutic lymphatic drainage while avoiding a new surgical approach. This addresses device-related infection risk while preserving access. Typical codes: 072NX0Z

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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
072NX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Lymphatic, External Approach
072NXYZ	Change Other Device in Lymphatic, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An inpatient with a tunneled lymphatic drainage catheter placed previously for recurrent chylous ascites presents with malfunction and persistent drainage failure despite flushing. Because the catheter lumen cannot be restored and aspiration is required for ongoing management, the team removes the existing external drainage catheter and places an identical tunneled drainage device through the same percutaneous tract without open surgical incision. The procedure targets restoring lymphatic drainage access while avoiding new skin or mucous membrane puncture sites. Typical codes: 072NX0Z
A patient admitted from the emergency department with acute obstruction of a percutaneous lymphatic catheter used for chylothorax management has escalating respiratory compromise. To reestablish drainage urgently, the interventional team withdraws the dysfunctional external lymphatic drainage device and immediately replaces it with a similar external drainage catheter through the same percutaneous entry without making an open incision. The goal is rapid restoration of pleural lymphatic drainage to stabilize the patient. Typical codes: 072NX0Z
During inpatient evaluation for recurrent cellulitis around a previously placed external lymphatic access device, local infection is confined to the device pocket but skin integrity is intact. The device is explanted and a like-for-like external lymphatic device is reinserted at the same site after local decontamination to maintain therapeutic lymphatic drainage while avoiding a new surgical approach. This addresses device-related infection risk while preserving access. Typical codes: 072NX0Z

Related Codes

072K-THORACIC-DUCT-CHANGE

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

072L-CISTERNA-CHYLI-CHANGE

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

072M-THYMUS-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thymus: 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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Lymphatic Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Lymphatic Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 072N?

When should a procedure be coded to `072NX0Z`?

What does the operation value 'Change' indicate for this code group?

Which body system and section apply to the 072N code group?

How does accurate coding within 072N affect inpatient reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 072N?

When should a procedure be coded to `072NX0Z`?

What does the operation value 'Change' indicate for this code group?

Which body system and section apply to the 072N code group?

How does accurate coding within 072N affect inpatient reimbursement?

References