B
The Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Left body part is identified by the character B in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Excision root operation of the Bursae and Ligaments body system
under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
M = Bursae and Ligaments
Root Operation:
B = Excision
Body Part:
J - Abdomen Bursa and Ligament, LeftH - Abdomen Bursa and Ligament, RightR - Ankle Bursa and Ligament, LeftQ - Ankle Bursa and Ligament, Right4 - Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Left3 - Elbow Bursa and Ligament, RightT - Foot Bursa and Ligament, LeftS - Foot Bursa and Ligament, Right8 - Hand Bursa and Ligament, Left7 - Hand Bursa and Ligament, Right0 - Head and Neck Bursa and LigamentM - Hip Bursa and Ligament, LeftL - Hip Bursa and Ligament, RightP - Knee Bursa and Ligament, LeftN - Knee Bursa and Ligament, RightW - Lower Extremity Bursa and Ligament, LeftV - Lower Extremity Bursa and Ligament, RightD - Lower Spine Bursa and LigamentK - Perineum Bursa and LigamentG - Rib(s) Bursa and Ligament2 - Shoulder Bursa and Ligament, Left1 - Shoulder Bursa and Ligament, RightF - Sternum Bursa and LigamentB - Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Left9 - Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, RightC - Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament6 - Wrist Bursa and Ligament, Left5 - Wrist Bursa and Ligament, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0MBB - Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, 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, 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