K
The Thoracic Duct body part is identified by the character K in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Occlusion root operation of the Lymphatic and Hemic Systems 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:
7 = Lymphatic and Hemic Systems
Root Operation:
L = Occlusion
Body Part:
L - Cisterna ChyliD - Lymphatic, Aortic0 - Lymphatic, Head9 - Lymphatic, Internal Mammary, Left8 - Lymphatic, Internal Mammary, Right6 - Lymphatic, Left AxillaryJ - Lymphatic, Left InguinalG - Lymphatic, Left Lower Extremity2 - Lymphatic, Left Neck4 - Lymphatic, Left Upper ExtremityB - Lymphatic, MesentericC - Lymphatic, Pelvis5 - Lymphatic, Right AxillaryH - Lymphatic, Right InguinalF - Lymphatic, Right Lower Extremity1 - Lymphatic, Right Neck3 - Lymphatic, Right Upper Extremity7 - Lymphatic, ThoraxK - Thoracic DuctSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
07LK - Thoracic Duct
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
07LK0CZ - Occlusion of Thoracic Duct with Extralum Dev, Open Approach07LK0DZ - Occlusion of Thoracic Duct with Intralum Dev, Open Approach07LK0ZZ - Occlusion of Thoracic Duct, Open ApproachEntry, 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
07LK3CZ - Occlusion of Thoracic Duct with Extralum Dev, Perc Approach07LK3DZ - Occlusion of Thoracic Duct with Intralum Dev, Perc Approach07LK3ZZ - Occlusion of Thoracic Duct, Percutaneous ApproachEntry, 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