G
The Optic Nerve body part is identified by the character G
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Extraction root operation of the Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves body system
under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
0
= Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
Root Operation:
D
= Extraction
Body Part:
L
- Abducens NerveR
- Accessory NerveN
- Acoustic Nerve0
- BrainC
- Cerebellum7
- Cerebral Hemisphere1
- Cerebral Meninges2
- Dura MaterM
- Facial NerveP
- Glossopharyngeal NerveS
- Hypoglossal NerveH
- Oculomotor NerveF
- Olfactory NerveG
- Optic NerveT
- Spinal MeningesK
- Trigeminal NerveJ
- Trochlear NerveQ
- Vagus NerveSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
00DG
- Optic Nerve
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
00DG0ZZ
- Extraction of Optic Nerve, 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
00DG3ZZ
- Extraction of Optic Nerve, Percutaneous ApproachEntry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
00DG4ZZ
- Extraction of Optic Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach