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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - D
New Technology, Anatomical Regions, Insertion, Mouth and Pharynx

The Mouth and Pharynx body part is identified by the character D in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Insertion root operation of the Anatomical Regions body system under the New Technology section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  X = New Technology

Body System:
  W = Anatomical Regions

Root Operation:
  H = Insertion

Body Part:
  D = Mouth and Pharynx

See Terms used in New Technology

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

XWHD - Mouth and Pharynx

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Approach

    Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

    • Neurostimulator Lead
      • XWHD7Q7 - Insert Neurostim Lead in Mouth/Phar, Via Opening, New Tech 7