4
The Ulnar Nerve body part is identified by the character 4
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Replacement root operation of the Peripheral Nervous System 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:
1
= Peripheral Nervous System
Root Operation:
R
= Replacement
Body Part:
1
- Cervical NerveD
- Femoral NerveB
- Lumbar Nerve5
- Median NerveH
- Peroneal Nerve2
- Phrenic NerveC
- Pudendal Nerve6
- Radial NerveR
- Sacral NerveF
- Sciatic Nerve8
- Thoracic NerveG
- Tibial Nerve4
- Ulnar NerveSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
01R4
- Ulnar Nerve
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
01R407Z
- Replacement of Ulnar Nerve with Autol Sub, Open Approach01R40JZ
- Replacement of Ulnar Nerve with Synth Sub, Open Approach01R40KZ
- Replacement of Ulnar Nerve with Nonaut Sub, Open 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