W
The Thoracic Aorta, Descending body part is identified by the character W in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Reposition 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:
S = Reposition
Body Part:
0 - Coronary Artery, One Artery1 - Coronary Artery, Two ArteriesR - Pulmonary Artery, LeftQ - Pulmonary Artery, RightP - Pulmonary TrunkT - Pulmonary Vein, LeftS - Pulmonary Vein, RightV - Superior Vena CavaX - Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/ArchW - Thoracic Aorta, DescendingSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
02SW - Thoracic Aorta, Descending
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
02SW0ZZ - Reposition Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach