D
The Lower Arm, Left body part is identified by the character D 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:
2W5D - Lower Arm, 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
2W5DX0Z - Removal of Traction Apparatus on Left Lower Arm2W5DX1Z - Removal of Splint on Left Lower Arm2W5DX2Z - Removal of Cast on Left Lower Arm2W5DX3Z - Removal of Brace on Left Lower Arm2W5DX4Z - Removal of Bandage on Left Lower Arm2W5DX5Z - Removal of Packing Material on Left Lower Arm2W5DX6Z - Removal of Pressure Dressing on Left Lower Arm2W5DX7Z - Removal of Intermittent Pressure Device on Left Lower Arm2W5DXYZ - Removal of Other Device on Left Lower Arm