Taking out or off a device from a body part, region or orifice
If a device is taken out and a similar device put in without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane, the procedure is coded to the root operation CHANGE. Otherwise, the procedure for taking out a device is coded to the root operation REMOVAL
CMS — ICD-10-PCS FY2026, HCPCS Level II october 2026, Procedure Codes 2026.