The coding for "packing of the nose" falls under what ICD-10-PCS category?

The correct category for "packing of the nose" in ICD-10-PCS coding is Placement. This procedure involves the application of a material (in this case, packing) into a body part to achieve a specific therapeutic effect, such as controlling bleeding or providing support. The "Placement" category encompasses interventions that introduce devices or materials into specific anatomical locations.

In the context of coding, this means that the procedure of packing the nose is recognized as placing a foreign material to facilitate healing or support in that area. Each category in ICD-10-PCS reflects distinct types of procedures, and Placement is specifically oriented towards actions where something is positioned within the body.

The other choices represent different categories that do not align with the procedure in question. "Administration" pertains to introducing substances into the body, typically via routes such as intravenous or oral; "Change" involves the exchange of a device or a material that is already present; "Extraction" refers to removing a substance or object from the body. However, since packing the nose does not involve removing or exchanging but rather inserting material, it clearly fits within the Placement category.