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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 2Y04 includes procedures performed to change packing material in the female genital tract. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when packing material in the female genital tract is removed and replaced with identical or similar material without an incision or puncture. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 2Y04 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Female Genital Tract Change Procedure Overview

Procedures in ICD-10 PCS 2Y04 involve the change of packing material in the female genital tract and target the anatomical orifices of the female reproductive system. These procedures consist of removing existing packing material and placing identical or similar packing material without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding ensures the clinical action is captured for inpatient records and supports appropriate case mix assignment and payment. Proper documentation of the procedure and devices used is required for correct ICD-10-PCS assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
Y	Body System	Anatomical Orifices
0	Operation	Change
4	Body Part	Female Genital Tract

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Female Genital Tract Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
Y	Body System	Anatomical Orifices
0	Operation	Change
4	Body Part	Female Genital Tract

When to Use

Use a code from this group when packing material in the female genital tract is exchanged and the procedure is performed without incision or puncture. Select the code when documentation specifies the removal and replacement of packing material in the female genital tract during an inpatient encounter.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
2Y04X5Z	Change Female Genital Tract Packing Material

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A postpartum patient develops persistent vaginal bleeding after a complicated vaginal delivery with retained clots; she is admitted for observation and management and requires removal of existing vaginal packing placed in the delivery suite and immediate replacement with identical packing to control hemorrhage without surgical incision. The change of packing is performed through the vaginal orifice at the bedside in the inpatient setting to maintain tamponade while further evaluation proceeds. Typical codes: 2Y04X5Z
A woman with cervical cone biopsy performed electively returns to the inpatient gynecology unit the same day for routine packing exchange due to soaked initial dressings; the care team removes the soaked intra-vaginal packing and replaces it with identical sterile packing material without entering the peritoneal cavity. The procedure is done to reduce infection risk and ensure hemostasis after a planned operative procedure. Typical codes: 2Y04X5Z
A patient with pelvic radiation-induced vaginal stenosis presents with painful discharge and packing erosion identified during admission; the clinical team removes the eroded packing and inserts fresh, similar packing to control drainage and protect friable mucosa while awaiting further management. Because no incision or puncture is performed and the work is limited to the female genital tract orifice, the exchange is coded using the change/replace packing material descriptor. Typical codes: 2Y04X5Z

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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
2Y04X5Z	Change Female Genital Tract Packing Material

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A postpartum patient develops persistent vaginal bleeding after a complicated vaginal delivery with retained clots; she is admitted for observation and management and requires removal of existing vaginal packing placed in the delivery suite and immediate replacement with identical packing to control hemorrhage without surgical incision. The change of packing is performed through the vaginal orifice at the bedside in the inpatient setting to maintain tamponade while further evaluation proceeds. Typical codes: 2Y04X5Z
A woman with cervical cone biopsy performed electively returns to the inpatient gynecology unit the same day for routine packing exchange due to soaked initial dressings; the care team removes the soaked intra-vaginal packing and replaces it with identical sterile packing material without entering the peritoneal cavity. The procedure is done to reduce infection risk and ensure hemostasis after a planned operative procedure. Typical codes: 2Y04X5Z
A patient with pelvic radiation-induced vaginal stenosis presents with painful discharge and packing erosion identified during admission; the clinical team removes the eroded packing and inserts fresh, similar packing to control drainage and protect friable mucosa while awaiting further management. Because no incision or puncture is performed and the work is limited to the female genital tract orifice, the exchange is coded using the change/replace packing material descriptor. Typical codes: 2Y04X5Z

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2Y00-MOUTH-AND-PHARYNX-CHANGE

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2Y01-NASAL-CHANGE

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2Y02-EAR-CHANGE

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2Y03-ANORECTAL-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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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

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What does ICD-10-PCS code group `2Y04` represent?

Which specific code is included in this ICD-10-PCS group?

When should `2Y04X5Z` be used for inpatient documentation?

What documentation is required to assign `2Y04X5Z` correctly?

Why is accurate coding of `2Y04` procedures important for reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does ICD-10-PCS code group `2Y04` represent?

Which specific code is included in this ICD-10-PCS group?

When should `2Y04X5Z` be used for inpatient documentation?

What documentation is required to assign `2Y04X5Z` correctly?

Why is accurate coding of `2Y04` procedures important for reimbursement?

References