ICD-10-PCS Code For Mouth And Pharynx: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 2Y00 includes procedures performed to change packing material in the mouth and pharynx. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when packing material in the mouth or pharynx is removed and replaced without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 2Y00 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Mouth And Pharynx Change Procedure Overview

Procedures in the ICD-10 PCS 2Y00 group involve changing packing material in the mouth and pharynx without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. These Placement procedures target the anatomical orifices of the mouth and pharynx and consist of removing and replacing identical or similar packing material. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the device management performed and supports correct inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
Y	Body System	Anatomical Orifices
0	Operation	Change
0	Body Part	Mouth and Pharynx

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Mouth And Pharynx Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
Y	Body System	Anatomical Orifices
0	Operation	Change
0	Body Part	Mouth and Pharynx

When to Use

Use a code from this group when packing placed in the mouth or pharynx is removed and an identical or similar packing device is replaced through the orifice without an incision. These codes apply when the action is limited to changing the material and does not involve cutting, puncturing, or altering tissue.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
2Y00X5Z	Change Mouth and Pharynx Packing Material

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted after oral surgery with anterior nasal and oral packing placed postoperatively to control bleeding. During the inpatient stay the packing in the mouth becomes saturated with blood and secretions, and staff remove the existing packing and replace it with identical packing material at the bedside through the oral orifice without incision. A code from this group documents the removal and replacement of the mouth packing material to manage postoperative hemostasis and airway clearance. Typical codes: 2Y00X5Z
A child presents to the emergency department after facial trauma with a displaced tooth laceration and packing previously placed by EMS to control oral hemorrhage. In the inpatient setting clinicians remove the soiled intraoral packing and reapply an identical packing material through the mouth to restore hemostasis and permit observation. The procedure is performed via the oral orifice without any cutting or puncturing of mucosa. Typical codes: 2Y00X5Z
An inpatient with a history of chronic tonsillar bleeding has routine removal of aged mouth/pharyngeal packing that had been placed for prior bleeding control; the packing is removed and replaced with identical new packing via the oropharynx to continue local tamponade while next-step therapy is planned. The exchange is done without incision or puncture and is performed at the bedside. Typical codes: 2Y00X5Z

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2Y02-EAR-CHANGE

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2Y03-ANORECTAL-CHANGE

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2Y04-FEMALE-GENITAL-TRACT-CHANGE

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2Y05-URETHRA-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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
2Y00X5Z	Change Mouth and Pharynx Packing Material

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted after oral surgery with anterior nasal and oral packing placed postoperatively to control bleeding. During the inpatient stay the packing in the mouth becomes saturated with blood and secretions, and staff remove the existing packing and replace it with identical packing material at the bedside through the oral orifice without incision. A code from this group documents the removal and replacement of the mouth packing material to manage postoperative hemostasis and airway clearance. Typical codes: 2Y00X5Z
A child presents to the emergency department after facial trauma with a displaced tooth laceration and packing previously placed by EMS to control oral hemorrhage. In the inpatient setting clinicians remove the soiled intraoral packing and reapply an identical packing material through the mouth to restore hemostasis and permit observation. The procedure is performed via the oral orifice without any cutting or puncturing of mucosa. Typical codes: 2Y00X5Z
An inpatient with a history of chronic tonsillar bleeding has routine removal of aged mouth/pharyngeal packing that had been placed for prior bleeding control; the packing is removed and replaced with identical new packing via the oropharynx to continue local tamponade while next-step therapy is planned. The exchange is done without incision or puncture and is performed at the bedside. Typical codes: 2Y00X5Z

Related Codes

2Y01-NASAL-CHANGE

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

2Y02-EAR-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code for Ear: Procedure Code Group Overview

2Y03-ANORECTAL-CHANGE

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

2Y04-FEMALE-GENITAL-TRACT-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Female Genital Tract: Procedure Code Group Overview

2Y05-URETHRA-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Urethra: 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

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 2Y00 code group?

Which ICD-10-PCS code represents changing mouth and pharynx packing material?

What section, body system, and operation attributes apply to 2Y00 codes?

How does accurate coding in the 2Y00 group affect inpatient documentation?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 2Y00 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 2Y00 code group?

Which ICD-10-PCS code represents changing mouth and pharynx packing material?

What section, body system, and operation attributes apply to 2Y00 codes?

How does accurate coding in the 2Y00 group affect inpatient documentation?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 2Y00 code group?

References