Summary & Overview
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 2Y40 includes procedures performed to put material in body regions or orifices in the mouth and pharynx. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when packing material is placed in the oral cavity or pharyngeal space to control bleeding, support wounds, or maintain patency. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 2Y40 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.
Packing of Mouth and PharynxICD-10-PCSICD-10 PCS 2Y40Inpatient ProcedureProcedure CodingMouthPharynxPacking MaterialAnatomical Orifice
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
Typical Clinical Scenarios
- An adult with severe oral cavity bleeding following maxillofacial trauma presents to the emergency department with ongoing hemorrhage and airway compromise; the patient is admitted for airway monitoring and hemodynamic stabilization, and packing of the mouth and pharynx with hemostatic packing material is performed to tamponade bleeding and protect the airway while definitive surgical repair is planned. Typical codes:
2Y40X5Z - A hospitalized patient with advanced head and neck cancer develops recurrent oropharyngeal oozing after palliative radiotherapy and requires inpatient management for pain control, transfusion, and local control of bleeding; placement of absorbent packing material in the oral cavity and pharynx is used to control chronic tumor-related bleeding and facilitate comfort care. Typical codes:
2Y40X5Z - A postoperative patient after transoral surgery (e.g., tonsillectomy or tumor excision) returns with delayed significant bleeding and inability to control hemorrhage with bedside measures; the patient is taken to the operating room or procedure area for formal packing of the mouth and pharynx with specialized packing material to achieve temporary hemostasis and protect the airway pending further intervention. Typical codes:
2Y40X5Z