P
The Upper Leg, Left body part is identified by the character P 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:
2W0P - Upper Leg, Left
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
2W0PX0Z - Change Traction Apparatus on Left Upper Leg2W0PX1Z - Change Splint on Left Upper Leg2W0PX2Z - Change Cast on Left Upper Leg2W0PX3Z - Change Brace on Left Upper Leg2W0PX4Z - Change Bandage on Left Upper Leg2W0PX5Z - Change Packing Material on Left Upper Leg2W0PX6Z - Change Pressure Dressing on Left Upper Leg2W0PX7Z - Change Intermittent Pressure Device on Left Upper Leg2W0PXYZ - Change Other Device on Left Upper Leg