T
The Temporal Artery, Left body part is identified by the character T in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Bypass root operation of the Upper Arteries 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:
3 = Upper Arteries
Root Operation:
1 = Bypass
Body Part:
6 - Axillary Artery, Left5 - Axillary Artery, Right8 - Brachial Artery, Left7 - Brachial Artery, RightJ - Common Carotid Artery, LeftH - Common Carotid Artery, RightN - External Carotid Artery, LeftM - External Carotid Artery, Right2 - Innominate ArteryL - Internal Carotid Artery, LeftK - Internal Carotid Artery, RightG - Intracranial ArteryC - Radial Artery, LeftB - Radial Artery, Right4 - Subclavian Artery, Left3 - Subclavian Artery, RightT - Temporal Artery, LeftS - Temporal Artery, RightA - Ulnar Artery, Left9 - Ulnar Artery, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
031T - Temporal Artery, Left
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
031T09G - Bypass L Temporal Art to Intracran Art w Autol Vn, Open031T0AG - Bypass L Temporal Art to Intracran Art w Autol Art, Open031T0JG - Bypass L Temporal Art to Intracran Art w Synth Sub, Open031T0KG - Bypass L Temporal Art to Intracran Art w Nonaut Sub, Open031T0ZG - Bypass Left Temporal Artery to Intracran Art, Open Approach