N
The Carpal, Left body part is identified by the character N in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Resection root operation of the Upper Bones 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:
P = Upper Bones
Root Operation:
T = Resection
Body Part:
N - Carpal, LeftM - Carpal, RightB - Clavicle, Left9 - Clavicle, RightV - Finger Phalanx, LeftT - Finger Phalanx, Right8 - Glenoid Cavity, Left7 - Glenoid Cavity, RightD - Humeral Head, LeftC - Humeral Head, RightG - Humeral Shaft, LeftF - Humeral Shaft, RightQ - Metacarpal, LeftP - Metacarpal, RightJ - Radius, LeftH - Radius, Right1 - Ribs, 1 to 22 - Ribs, 3 or More6 - Scapula, Left5 - Scapula, Right0 - SternumS - Thumb Phalanx, LeftR - Thumb Phalanx, RightL - Ulna, LeftK - Ulna, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0PTN - Carpal, Left
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0PTN0ZZ - Resection of Left Carpal, Open Approach