N
The Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, 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 Lower Joints 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:
S = Lower Joints
Root Operation:
T = Resection
Body Part:
G - Ankle Joint, LeftF - Ankle Joint, Right6 - Coccygeal JointB - Hip Joint, Left9 - Hip Joint, RightD - Knee Joint, LeftC - Knee Joint, Right2 - Lumbar Vertebral Disc4 - Lumbosacral DiscN - Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, LeftM - Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Right5 - Sacrococcygeal Joint8 - Sacroiliac Joint, Left7 - Sacroiliac Joint, RightJ - Tarsal Joint, LeftH - Tarsal Joint, RightL - Tarsometatarsal Joint, LeftK - Tarsometatarsal Joint, RightQ - Toe Phalangeal Joint, LeftP - Toe Phalangeal Joint, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0STN - Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Left
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0STN0ZZ - Resection of Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Open Approach