Y
The Lower Artery body part is identified by the character Y
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Inspection 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.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
4
= Lower Arteries
Root Operation:
J
= Inspection
Body Part:
Y
= Lower Artery
Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
04JY
- Lower Artery
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
04JY0ZZ
- Inspection of Lower Artery, 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
04JY3ZZ
- Inspection of Lower Artery, 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
04JY4ZZ
- Inspection of Lower Artery, Percutaneous Endoscopic ApproachProcedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
04JYXZZ
- Inspection of Lower Artery, External Approach