Y
The Lacrimal Duct, Left body part is identified by the character Y in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Excision root operation of the Eye 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:
8 = Eye
Root Operation:
B = Excision
Body Part:
B - Choroid, LeftA - Choroid, RightT - Conjunctiva, LeftS - Conjunctiva, Right9 - Cornea, Left8 - Cornea, RightM - Extraocular Muscle, LeftL - Extraocular Muscle, Right1 - Eye, Left0 - Eye, RightD - Iris, LeftC - Iris, RightY - Lacrimal Duct, LeftX - Lacrimal Duct, RightW - Lacrimal Gland, LeftV - Lacrimal Gland, RightK - Lens, LeftJ - Lens, RightR - Lower Eyelid, LeftQ - Lower Eyelid, RightF - Retina, LeftE - Retina, Right7 - Sclera, Left6 - Sclera, RightP - Upper Eyelid, LeftN - Upper Eyelid, Right5 - Vitreous, Left4 - Vitreous, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
08BY - Lacrimal Duct, Left
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 of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure