D
The Cephalic Vein, Right body part is identified by the character D in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Fragmentation root operation of the Upper Veins 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:
5 = Upper Veins
Root Operation:
F = Fragmentation
Body Part:
8 - Axillary Vein, Left7 - Axillary Vein, RightC - Basilic Vein, LeftB - Basilic Vein, RightA - Brachial Vein, Left9 - Brachial Vein, RightF - Cephalic Vein, LeftD - Cephalic Vein, Right4 - Innominate Vein, Left3 - Innominate Vein, Right6 - Subclavian Vein, Left5 - Subclavian Vein, RightY - Upper VeinSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
05FD - Cephalic Vein, Right
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