M
The Thymus body part is identified by the character M
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Inspection root operation of the Lymphatic and Hemic Systems 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:
7
= Lymphatic and Hemic Systems
Root Operation:
J
= Inspection
Body Part:
T
- Bone MarrowL
- Cisterna ChyliN
- LymphaticP
- SpleenK
- Thoracic DuctM
- ThymusSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
07JM
- Thymus
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
07JM0ZZ
- Inspection of Thymus, 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
07JM3ZZ
- Inspection of Thymus, 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
07JM4ZZ
- Inspection of Thymus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach