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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

3E1U48XIrrigation of Joints using Irrigating Substance, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic

✓ Valid for 2027

Short description: Irrigation of Joint using Irrigat, Perc Endo Approach, Diagn

Code last changed in FY2020 (effective October 1, 2019). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 3E1U48X

3E1U48X is the ICD-10-PCS code for a irrigation procedure on the joints using a percutaneous endoscopic approach with irrigating substance (qualifier: diagnostic). In ICD-10-PCS, irrigation means putting in or on a cleansing substance.

For a different body part, codes include 3E1M48X (peritoneal cavity).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 3E1U38X (percutaneous).

It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.

It was added in FY2020, effective October 1, 2019.

What each character means

1. Section
3Administration
2. Body System
EPhysiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
3. Operation
1Irrigation

Putting in or on a cleansing substance

4. Body System / Region
UJoints
5. Approach
4Percutaneous Endoscopic

Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

6. Substance
8Irrigating Substance
7. Qualifier
XDiagnostic

Other versions of this procedure

Different body system / region

Different approach

Different qualifier

Code history

  1. 2016
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  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2020 (effective 10/1/2019): Added
  • No changes since FY2020.

Common questions about 3E1U48X

Is 3E1U48X a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 3E1U48X is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.