ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  W = Anatomical Regions, General

Root Operation:
  U = Supplement

Body Part:


See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

0WU6 - Neck

  • Open Approach

    Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

    • Autologous Tissue Substitute
      • 0WU607Z - Supplement Neck with Autol Sub, Open Approach
    • Synthetic Substitute
      • 0WU60JZ - Supplement Neck with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
    • Nonautologous Tissue Substitute
      • 0WU60KZ - Supplement Neck with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach

  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

    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

    • Autologous Tissue Substitute
      • 0WU647Z - Supplement Neck with Autol Sub, Perc Endo Approach
    • Synthetic Substitute
      • 0WU64JZ - Supplement Neck with Synth Sub, Perc Endo Approach
    • Nonautologous Tissue Substitute
      • 0WU64KZ - Supplement Neck with Nonaut Sub, Perc Endo Approach