ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  W = Anatomical Regions, General

Root Operation:


See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

Extirpation

Taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part

  • 0WC1 - Cranial Cavity

  • 0WCP - Gastrointestinal Tract

  • 0WCR - Genitourinary Tract

  • 0WC5 - Lower Jaw

  • 0WCC - Mediastinum

    Includes:
    • Mediastinal cavity
    • Mediastinal space
  • 0WC3 - Oral Cavity and Throat

  • 0WCJ - Pelvic Cavity

    Includes:
    • Retropubic space
    • Space of Retzius
  • 0WCD - Pericardial Cavity

  • 0WCG - Peritoneal Cavity

    Includes:
    • Abdominal cavity
  • 0WCB - Pleural Cavity, Left

  • 0WC9 - Pleural Cavity, Right

  • 0WCQ - Respiratory Tract

  • 0WCH - Retroperitoneum

    Includes:
    • Retroperitoneal cavity
    • Retroperitoneal space
  • 0WC4 - Upper Jaw