ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs, 3 Or More: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0PP2 includes procedures performed to remove bones in the ribs, three or more. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when patients require surgical removal of multiple ribs due to trauma, infection, tumor, or to gain access for other thoracic procedures. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0PP2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Ribs Removal Procedure Overview
The procedures in this group involve removal of three or more ribs and target the upper bones of the thoracic skeleton. These operations typically entail surgically taking out portions of the rib cage for reasons such as trauma, infection, tumor resection, or to facilitate other thoracic procedures. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these removals is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the surgical extent and supports appropriate case mix classification.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| P | Body System | Upper Bones |
| P | Operation | Removal |
| 2 | Body Part | Ribs, 3 or More |