Q
The Cranial Cavity and Brain body part is identified by the character Q in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Introduction root operation of the Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions body system
under the Administration section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
3 = Administration
Body System:
E = Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
Root Operation:
0 = Introduction
Body Part:
J - Biliary and Pancreatic TractA - Bone MarrowV - Bones6 - Central Artery4 - Central Vein7 - Coronary ArteryQ - Cranial Cavity and BrainX - Cranial NervesB - EarS - Epidural SpaceC - EyeP - Female ReproductiveK - Genitourinary Tract8 - HeartU - JointsH - Lower GIW - LymphaticsN - Male ReproductiveD - Mouth and Pharynx2 - Muscle9 - NoseY - Pericardial Cavity5 - Peripheral ArteryT - Peripheral Nerves and Plexi3 - Peripheral VeinM - Peritoneal CavityL - Pleural CavityE - Products of ConceptionF - Respiratory Tract0 - Skin and Mucous MembranesR - Spinal Canal1 - Subcutaneous TissueG - Upper GISelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
3E0Q - Cranial Cavity and Brain
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
3E0Q03Z - Introduce of Anti-inflam into Cran Cav/Brain, Open Approach3E0Q06Z - Introduce of Nutritional into Cran Cav/Brain, Open Approach3E0Q07Z - Introduce Electrol/Water Bal in Cran Cav/Brain, Open3E0Q0AZ - Introduce Embr Stem Cell in Cran Cav/Brain, Open3E0Q0BZ - Introduce of Anesthetic into Cran Cav/Brain, Open Approach3E0Q0GC - Introduce Oth Therap Subst in Cran Cav/Brain, Open3E0Q0HZ - Introduce Radioact Subst in Cran Cav/Brain, Open3E0Q0KZ - Introduce Oth Diagn Subst in Cran Cav/Brain, Open3E0Q0NZ - Introduce Analg/Hypnot/Sedat in Cran Cav/Brain, Open3E0Q0SF - Introduction of Other Gas into Cran Cav/Brain, Open Approach3E0Q0TZ - Introduce of Destr Agent into Cran Cav/Brain, Open ApproachEntry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure
3E0Q33Z - Introduce of Anti-inflam into Cran Cav/Brain, Perc Approach3E0Q36Z - Introduce of Nutritional into Cran Cav/Brain, Perc Approach3E0Q37Z - Introduce Electrol/Water Bal in Cran Cav/Brain, Perc3E0Q3AZ - Introduce Embr Stem Cell in Cran Cav/Brain, Perc3E0Q3BZ - Introduce of Anesthetic into Cran Cav/Brain, Perc Approach3E0Q3GC - Introduce Oth Therap Subst in Cran Cav/Brain, Perc3E0Q3HZ - Introduce Radioact Subst in Cran Cav/Brain, Perc3E0Q3KZ - Introduce Oth Diagn Subst in Cran Cav/Brain, Perc3E0Q3NZ - Introduce Analg/Hypnot/Sedat in Cran Cav/Brain, Perc3E0Q3SF - Introduction of Other Gas into Cran Cav/Brain, Perc Approach3E0Q3TZ - Introduce of Destr Agent into Cran Cav/Brain, Perc ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure