A
The Upper Arm, Right body part is identified by the character A 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:
2W0A - Upper Arm, 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
2W0AX0Z - Change Traction Apparatus on Right Upper Arm2W0AX1Z - Change Splint on Right Upper Arm2W0AX2Z - Change Cast on Right Upper Arm2W0AX3Z - Change Brace on Right Upper Arm2W0AX4Z - Change Bandage on Right Upper Arm2W0AX5Z - Change Packing Material on Right Upper Arm2W0AX6Z - Change Pressure Dressing on Right Upper Arm2W0AX7Z - Change Intermittent Pressure Device on Right Upper Arm2W0AXYZ - Change Other Device on Right Upper Arm