K
The Lens, Left body part is identified by the character K in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Release 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:
N = Release
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:
08NK - Lens, 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
08NK3ZZ - Release Left Lens, Percutaneous Approach