C
The Upper Leg, Right body part is identified by the character C in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Detachment root operation of the Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities 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:
Y = Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities
Root Operation:
6 = Detachment
Body Part:
Q - 1st Toe, LeftP - 1st Toe, RightS - 2nd Toe, LeftR - 2nd Toe, RightU - 3rd Toe, LeftT - 3rd Toe, RightW - 4th Toe, LeftV - 4th Toe, RightY - 5th Toe, LeftX - 5th Toe, Right8 - Femoral Region, Left7 - Femoral Region, RightN - Foot, LeftM - Foot, Right4 - Hindquarter, Bilateral3 - Hindquarter, Left2 - Hindquarter, RightG - Knee Region, LeftF - Knee Region, RightJ - Lower Leg, LeftH - Lower Leg, RightD - Upper Leg, LeftC - Upper Leg, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0Y6C - Upper Leg, Right
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure