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 2Y44 includes procedures performed to pack or place material into an anatomical orifice in the female genital tract. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when packing material is placed into the female genital tract to control hemorrhage, apply topical therapy, or provide temporary tamponade. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 2Y44 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 Packing Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS code group involve placement of packing material into the female genital tract to control bleeding, support hemostasis, or apply medication locally. The body system targeted is the anatomical orifices with a specific focus on the female genital tract. Accurate inpatient coding ensures the procedure is captured for clinical records and supports appropriate case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

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Female Genital Tract Packing Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when packing material is intentionally placed into the female genital tract during an inpatient encounter. Typical clinical scenarios include control of postoperative or obstetric bleeding, vaginal packing after trauma, or placement of medicated dressings within the vagina.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
2Y44X5Z	Packing of Female Genital Tract using Packing Material

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A postpartum patient develops significant vaginal bleeding after a vaginal delivery with retained clot burden and uterine tone improved but bleeding persists from the vaginal cuff; she is admitted for observation and hemodynamic stabilization, and vaginal packing is placed to provide tamponade and control hemorrhage while further evaluation is performed. Typical codes: 2Y44X5Z.
An adult woman presents to the inpatient service after traumatic perineal lacerations sustained during a pelvic fracture; after surgical repair and ongoing oozing from the vaginal canal, packing material is inserted into the vagina to support hemostasis and protect the repair during the acute recovery period. Typical codes: 2Y44X5Z.
A patient with radiation-induced vaginal ulceration and refractory local bleeding is admitted for pain control and wound management; medicated packing is placed in the vaginal canal to deliver topical therapy and tamponade bleeding as part of inpatient wound care. Typical codes: 2Y44X5Z.

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2Y41-NASAL-PACKING

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2Y42-EAR-PLACEMENT-PACKING

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2Y43-ANORECTAL-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
2Y44X5Z	Packing of Female Genital Tract using Packing Material

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A postpartum patient develops significant vaginal bleeding after a vaginal delivery with retained clot burden and uterine tone improved but bleeding persists from the vaginal cuff; she is admitted for observation and hemodynamic stabilization, and vaginal packing is placed to provide tamponade and control hemorrhage while further evaluation is performed. Typical codes: 2Y44X5Z.
An adult woman presents to the inpatient service after traumatic perineal lacerations sustained during a pelvic fracture; after surgical repair and ongoing oozing from the vaginal canal, packing material is inserted into the vagina to support hemostasis and protect the repair during the acute recovery period. Typical codes: 2Y44X5Z.
A patient with radiation-induced vaginal ulceration and refractory local bleeding is admitted for pain control and wound management; medicated packing is placed in the vaginal canal to deliver topical therapy and tamponade bleeding as part of inpatient wound care. Typical codes: 2Y44X5Z.

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

2Y43-ANORECTAL-PACKING

ICD-10-PCS Code for Anorectal: 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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Female Genital Tract Packing Procedure Overview

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 ICD-10-PCS code group `2Y44`?

What is the primary purpose of packing the female genital tract under `2Y44X5Z`?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is `2Y44` classified?

Why is accurate inpatient coding for `2Y44` important?

When should `2Y44X5Z` be used in documentation?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group `2Y44`?

What is the primary purpose of packing the female genital tract under `2Y44X5Z`?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is `2Y44` classified?

Why is accurate inpatient coding for `2Y44` important?

When should `2Y44X5Z` be used in documentation?

References