N
The Nasopharynx body part is identified by the character N in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Supplement root operation of the Ear, Nose, Sinus 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:
9 = Ear, Nose, Sinus
Root Operation:
U = Supplement
Body Part:
P - Accessory SinusA - Auditory Ossicle, Left9 - Auditory Ossicle, RightV - Ethmoid Sinus, LeftU - Ethmoid Sinus, Right2 - External Ear, Bilateral1 - External Ear, Left0 - External Ear, RightT - Frontal Sinus, LeftS - Frontal Sinus, RightE - Inner Ear, LeftD - Inner Ear, RightC - Mastoid Sinus, LeftB - Mastoid Sinus, RightR - Maxillary Sinus, LeftQ - Maxillary Sinus, Right6 - Middle Ear, Left5 - Middle Ear, RightK - Nasal Mucosa and Soft TissueM - Nasal SeptumL - Nasal TurbinateN - NasopharynxX - Sphenoid Sinus, LeftW - Sphenoid Sinus, Right8 - Tympanic Membrane, Left7 - Tympanic Membrane, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
09UN - Nasopharynx
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
09UN07Z - Supplement Nasopharynx with Autol Sub, Open Approach09UN0JZ - Supplement Nasopharynx with Synth Sub, Open Approach09UN0KZ - Supplement Nasopharynx with Nonaut Sub, Open ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
09UN77Z - Supplement Nasopharynx with Autol Sub, Via Opening09UN7JZ - Supplement Nasopharynx with Synth Sub, Via Opening09UN7KZ - Supplement Nasopharynx with Nonaut Sub, Via OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure