6
The Atrium, Right body part is identified by the character 6 in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Excision root operation of the Heart and Great Vessels body system
under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
2 = Heart and Great Vessels
Root Operation:
B = Excision
Body Part:
F - Aortic Valve5 - Atrial Septum7 - Atrium, Left6 - Atrium, Right9 - Chordae Tendineae8 - Conduction Mechanism4 - Coronary VeinG - Mitral ValveD - Papillary MuscleN - PericardiumR - Pulmonary Artery, LeftQ - Pulmonary Artery, RightP - Pulmonary TrunkH - Pulmonary ValveT - Pulmonary Vein, LeftS - Pulmonary Vein, RightV - Superior Vena CavaX - Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/ArchW - Thoracic Aorta, DescendingJ - Tricuspid ValveL - Ventricle, LeftK - Ventricle, RightM - Ventricular SeptumSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
02B6 - Atrium, Right
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure
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