8
The Upper Extremity, Right body part is identified by the character 8 in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Change root operation of the Anatomical Regions body system
under the Placement section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
2 = Placement
Body System:
W = Anatomical Regions
Root Operation:
0 = Change
Body Part:
3 - Abdominal Wall5 - Back4 - Chest Wall1 - FaceK - Finger, LeftJ - Finger, RightT - Foot, LeftS - Foot, RightF - Hand, LeftE - Hand, Right0 - Head7 - Inguinal Region, Left6 - Inguinal Region, RightD - Lower Arm, LeftC - Lower Arm, RightM - Lower Extremity, LeftL - Lower Extremity, RightR - Lower Leg, LeftQ - Lower Leg, Right2 - NeckH - Thumb, LeftG - Thumb, RightV - Toe, LeftU - Toe, RightB - Upper Arm, LeftA - Upper Arm, Right9 - Upper Extremity, Left8 - Upper Extremity, RightP - Upper Leg, LeftN - Upper Leg, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
2W08 - Upper Extremity, Right
Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
2W08X0Z - Change Traction Apparatus on Right Upper Extremity2W08X1Z - Change Splint on Right Upper Extremity2W08X2Z - Change Cast on Right Upper Extremity2W08X3Z - Change Brace on Right Upper Extremity2W08X4Z - Change Bandage on Right Upper Extremity2W08X5Z - Change Packing Material on Right Upper Extremity2W08X6Z - Change Pressure Dressing on Right Upper Extremity2W08X7Z - Change Intermittent Pressure Device on Right Upper Extremity2W08XYZ - Change Other Device on Right Upper Extremity