ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  4 = Measurement and Monitoring

Body System:
  A = Physiological Systems

Root Operation:
  0 = Measurement

Body Part:


See Terms used in Measurement and Monitoring

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

4A0F - Musculoskeletal

  • Percutaneous Approach

    Entry, 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

    • Contractility
      • 4A0F33Z - Measurement of Musculoskeletal Contractility, Perc Approach
    • Pressure
      • 4A0F3BE - Measurement of MS Pressure, Compartment, Perc Approach

  • External Approach

    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

    • Contractility
      • 4A0FX3Z - Measurement of MS Contractility, Extern Approach