0
The Brain body part is identified by the character 0
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Inspection 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:
J
= Inspection
Body Part:
0
- BrainE
- Cranial NerveU
- Spinal CanalV
- Spinal CordSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
00J0
- Brain
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
00J00ZZ
- Inspection of 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
00J03ZZ
- Inspection of Brain, 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
00J04ZZ
- Inspection of Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach