C
The Lower Arm, 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 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:
2W0C - Lower 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
2W0CX0Z - Change Traction Apparatus on Right Lower Arm2W0CX1Z - Change Splint on Right Lower Arm2W0CX2Z - Change Cast on Right Lower Arm2W0CX3Z - Change Brace on Right Lower Arm2W0CX4Z - Change Bandage on Right Lower Arm2W0CX5Z - Change Packing Material on Right Lower Arm2W0CX6Z - Change Pressure Dressing on Right Lower Arm2W0CX7Z - Change Intermittent Pressure Device on Right Lower Arm2W0CXYZ - Change Other Device on Right Lower Arm