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The Face body part is identified by the character 1 in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Removal 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:
5 = Removal
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:
2W51 - Face
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
2W51X0Z - Removal of Traction Apparatus on Face2W51X1Z - Removal of Splint on Face2W51X2Z - Removal of Cast on Face2W51X3Z - Removal of Brace on Face2W51X4Z - Removal of Bandage on Face2W51X5Z - Removal of Packing Material on Face2W51X6Z - Removal of Pressure Dressing on Face2W51X7Z - Removal of Intermittent Pressure Device on Face2W51X9Z - Removal of Wire on Face2W51XYZ - Removal of Other Device on Face