R
The Posterior Tibial Artery, Right body part is identified by the character R in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Fragmentation root operation of the Lower Arteries 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:
4 = Lower Arteries
Root Operation:
F = Fragmentation
Body Part:
Q - Anterior Tibial Artery, LeftP - Anterior Tibial Artery, RightD - Common Iliac Artery, LeftC - Common Iliac Artery, RightJ - External Iliac Artery, LeftH - External Iliac Artery, RightL - Femoral Artery, LeftK - Femoral Artery, RightF - Internal Iliac Artery, LeftE - Internal Iliac Artery, RightY - Lower ArteryU - Peroneal Artery, LeftT - Peroneal Artery, RightN - Popliteal Artery, LeftM - Popliteal Artery, RightS - Posterior Tibial Artery, LeftR - Posterior Tibial Artery, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
04FR - Posterior Tibial Artery, Right
Entry, 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