9
The Upper Extremity, Left body part is identified by the character 9 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:
2W59 - Upper Extremity, 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
2W59X0Z - Removal of Traction Apparatus on Left Upper Extremity2W59X1Z - Removal of Splint on Left Upper Extremity2W59X2Z - Removal of Cast on Left Upper Extremity2W59X3Z - Removal of Brace on Left Upper Extremity2W59X4Z - Removal of Bandage on Left Upper Extremity2W59X5Z - Removal of Packing Material on Left Upper Extremity2W59X6Z - Removal of Pressure Dressing on Left Upper Extremity2W59X7Z - Removal of Intermittent Pressure Device on L Up Extrem2W59XYZ - Removal of Other Device on Left Upper Extremity