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 2Y53 includes procedures performed to remove packing material from the anorectal area in the anatomical orifices body system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when anorectal packing material is taken out via an anatomical orifice, such as during postoperative care or management of anorectal bleeding. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 2Y53 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Anorectal Removal Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve the removal of packing material from the anorectal region through an anatomical orifice approach. These procedures target the anatomical orifices body system and specifically the anorectal area. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the removal procedure performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and clinical documentation.

Code Attributes

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

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Anorectal Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when anorectal packing material is intentionally taken out through the anatomical orifice during an inpatient encounter. Typical clinical circumstances include postoperative removal, control of anorectal bleeding, or management of packing placed for hemostasis or wound care.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
2Y53X5Z	Removal of Anorectal Packing Material

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted after hemorrhoidal surgery with packing placed in the anorectal canal for hemostasis. On postoperative day one the packing is intentionally removed via the anal orifice at the bedside to assess bleeding and wound status. The removal is documented as part of routine postoperative care in the inpatient record. Typical codes: 2Y53X5Z
A patient presents to the emergency department with active anorectal bleeding from a recent anal fissure managed earlier with packing placed to control hemorrhage. After stabilization and admission for monitoring, the packing is removed through the anal orifice to evaluate the source of bleeding and determine need for further intervention. The removal is performed during the inpatient encounter to guide ongoing treatment. Typical codes: 2Y53X5Z
An inpatient with packing placed for management of anorectal wound infection requires delayed removal due to persistent drainage and to reassess wound healing. The packing is taken out via the anal orifice as part of a revision of local wound care and to permit examination and potential re-packing or alternative therapy. The procedure is documented to reflect removal of the previously placed anorectal packing material. Typical codes: 2Y53X5Z

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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
2Y53X5Z	Removal of Anorectal Packing Material

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted after hemorrhoidal surgery with packing placed in the anorectal canal for hemostasis. On postoperative day one the packing is intentionally removed via the anal orifice at the bedside to assess bleeding and wound status. The removal is documented as part of routine postoperative care in the inpatient record. Typical codes: 2Y53X5Z
A patient presents to the emergency department with active anorectal bleeding from a recent anal fissure managed earlier with packing placed to control hemorrhage. After stabilization and admission for monitoring, the packing is removed through the anal orifice to evaluate the source of bleeding and determine need for further intervention. The removal is performed during the inpatient encounter to guide ongoing treatment. Typical codes: 2Y53X5Z
An inpatient with packing placed for management of anorectal wound infection requires delayed removal due to persistent drainage and to reassess wound healing. The packing is taken out via the anal orifice as part of a revision of local wound care and to permit examination and potential re-packing or alternative therapy. The procedure is documented to reflect removal of the previously placed anorectal packing material. Typical codes: 2Y53X5Z

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2Y50-MOUTH-AND-PHARYNX-REMOVAL

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2Y51-NASAL-REMOVAL

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

2Y52-EAR-REMOVAL

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

2Y54-FEMALE-GENITAL-TRACT-REMOVAL

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

2Y55-URETHRA-REMOVAL

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 Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Anorectal Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does ICD-10-PCS code group 2Y53 represent?

What is the specific code listed in this procedure group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to these procedures?

When is coding within the 2Y53 group typically used in inpatient documentation?

Are there related DRGs listed for code group 2Y53?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does ICD-10-PCS code group 2Y53 represent?

What is the specific code listed in this procedure group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to these procedures?

When is coding within the 2Y53 group typically used in inpatient documentation?

Are there related DRGs listed for code group 2Y53?

References