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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 2Y43 includes procedures performed to place packing material in an anorectal anatomical location. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when packing is performed to control bleeding, apply topical agents, or provide local wound support in the anorectal area. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 2Y43 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific placement procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Anorectal Packing Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve placement of packing material into the anorectal region to control bleeding, support hemostasis, or apply topical therapy. They target the anatomical orifice body system and specifically the anorectal body part. Accurate coding of these placement procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the intervention performed and supports correct assignment of procedure-related reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
Y	Body System	Anatomical Orifices
4	Operation	Packing
3	Body Part	Anorectal

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Anorectal Packing Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
Y	Body System	Anatomical Orifices
4	Operation	Packing
3	Body Part	Anorectal

When to Use

Use a code from this group when packing material is intentionally placed into the anorectal region during an inpatient encounter for bleeding control, wound management, or topical treatment. Do not use these codes for unrelated anorectal procedures that do not involve placement of packing material.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
2Y43X5Z	Packing of Anorectal Region using Packing Material

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents to the emergency department with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding from a posterior anal fissure after severe constipation and straining; hematochezia and ongoing oozing prompt admission for hemodynamic monitoring and local control of bleeding. Inpatient care includes bedside insertion of packing material into the anorectal canal to tamponade the bleeding, allow topical hemostatic agents to contact the site, and prevent rebleeding while resuscitation and medical management continue. Typical codes: 2Y43X5Z
A postoperative elderly patient on anticoagulation develops persistent anorectal drainage and localized bleeding from a perianal wound after hemorrhoidectomy, requiring overnight admission for wound care and reversal of anticoagulation. The surgical team places packing material into the anorectal region to absorb drainage, support the wound bed, and allow topical medications to be applied while monitoring for recurrent bleeding or infection. Typical codes: 2Y43X5Z
A hospitalized patient with severe anorectal abscess and persistent cavity drainage after incision and drainage returns to the OR for directed local wound management; packing material is placed into the anorectal cavity to promote continued drainage control and allow topical antimicrobial delivery as part of ongoing inpatient wound management. Typical codes: 2Y43X5Z

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2Y42-EAR-PLACEMENT-PACKING

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2Y44-FEMALE-GENITAL-TRACT-PACKING

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2Y45-URETHRA-PACKING

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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
2Y43X5Z	Packing of Anorectal Region using Packing Material

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents to the emergency department with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding from a posterior anal fissure after severe constipation and straining; hematochezia and ongoing oozing prompt admission for hemodynamic monitoring and local control of bleeding. Inpatient care includes bedside insertion of packing material into the anorectal canal to tamponade the bleeding, allow topical hemostatic agents to contact the site, and prevent rebleeding while resuscitation and medical management continue. Typical codes: 2Y43X5Z
A postoperative elderly patient on anticoagulation develops persistent anorectal drainage and localized bleeding from a perianal wound after hemorrhoidectomy, requiring overnight admission for wound care and reversal of anticoagulation. The surgical team places packing material into the anorectal region to absorb drainage, support the wound bed, and allow topical medications to be applied while monitoring for recurrent bleeding or infection. Typical codes: 2Y43X5Z
A hospitalized patient with severe anorectal abscess and persistent cavity drainage after incision and drainage returns to the OR for directed local wound management; packing material is placed into the anorectal cavity to promote continued drainage control and allow topical antimicrobial delivery as part of ongoing inpatient wound management. Typical codes: 2Y43X5Z

Related Codes

2Y40-MOUTH-AND-PHARYNX-PACKING

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

2Y41-NASAL-PACKING

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

2Y42-EAR-PLACEMENT-PACKING

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

2Y44-FEMALE-GENITAL-TRACT-PACKING

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

2Y45-URETHRA-PACKING

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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Anorectal Packing Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Anorectal Packing Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code denotes packing of the anorectal region?

What is the primary purpose of procedures in the 2Y43 code group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is the anorectal packing procedure classified?

How does accurate coding of `2Y43X5Z` affect inpatient documentation and billing?

What clinical actions are captured by the operation attribute for codes in this group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code denotes packing of the anorectal region?

What is the primary purpose of procedures in the 2Y43 code group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is the anorectal packing procedure classified?

How does accurate coding of `2Y43X5Z` affect inpatient documentation and billing?

What clinical actions are captured by the operation attribute for codes in this group?

References