L
The Lower Extremity, Right body part is identified by the character L 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:
2W5L - Lower Extremity, 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
2W5LX0Z - Removal of Traction Apparatus on Right Lower Extremity2W5LX1Z - Removal of Splint on Right Lower Extremity2W5LX2Z - Removal of Cast on Right Lower Extremity2W5LX3Z - Removal of Brace on Right Lower Extremity2W5LX4Z - Removal of Bandage on Right Lower Extremity2W5LX5Z - Removal of Packing Material on Right Lower Extremity2W5LX6Z - Removal of Pressure Dressing on Right Lower Extremity2W5LX7Z - Removal of Intermittent Pressure Device on R Low Extrem2W5LXYZ - Removal of Other Device on Right Lower Extremity