N
The Pericardium body part is identified by the character N
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Resection 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:
T
= Resection
Body Part:
5
- Atrial Septum9
- Chordae Tendineae8
- Conduction MechanismD
- Papillary MuscleN
- PericardiumH
- Pulmonary ValveM
- Ventricular SeptumSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
02TN
- Pericardium
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
02TN0ZZ
- Resection of Pericardium, 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
02TN3ZZ
- Resection of Pericardium, 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
02TN4ZZ
- Resection of Pericardium, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach