E
The Hand, Right body part is identified by the character E 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:
2W5E - Hand, 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
2W5EX0Z - Removal of Traction Apparatus on Right Hand2W5EX1Z - Removal of Splint on Right Hand2W5EX2Z - Removal of Cast on Right Hand2W5EX3Z - Removal of Brace on Right Hand2W5EX4Z - Removal of Bandage on Right Hand2W5EX5Z - Removal of Packing Material on Right Hand2W5EX6Z - Removal of Pressure Dressing on Right Hand2W5EX7Z - Removal of Intermittent Pressure Device on Right Hand2W5EXYZ - Removal of Other Device on Right Hand