A
The Heart body part is identified by the character A
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Inspection root operation of the Heart and Great Vessels body system
under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
2
= Heart and Great Vessels
Root Operation:
J
= Inspection
Body Part:
Y
- Great VesselA
- HeartSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
02JA
- Heart
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
02JA0ZZ
- Inspection of Heart, 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
02JA3ZZ
- Inspection of Heart, 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
02JA4ZZ
- Inspection of Heart, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach