5
The Vitreous, Left body part is identified by the character 5 in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Extirpation 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:
C = Extirpation
Body Part:
3 - Anterior Chamber, Left2 - Anterior Chamber, RightB - 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, RightH - Retinal Vessel, LeftG - Retinal Vessel, Right7 - Sclera, Left6 - Sclera, RightP - Upper Eyelid, LeftN - Upper Eyelid, Right5 - Vitreous, Left4 - Vitreous, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
08C5 - Vitreous, Left
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
08C53ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Left Vitreous, Perc ApproachProcedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
08C5XZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Left Vitreous, External Approach