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 Resection 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:
T = Resection
Body Part:
L - Cisterna ChyliD - Lymphatic, Aortic0 - Lymphatic, Head9 - Lymphatic, Internal Mammary, Left8 - Lymphatic, Internal Mammary, Right6 - Lymphatic, Left AxillaryJ - Lymphatic, Left InguinalG - Lymphatic, Left Lower Extremity2 - Lymphatic, Left Neck4 - Lymphatic, Left Upper ExtremityB - Lymphatic, MesentericC - Lymphatic, Pelvis5 - Lymphatic, Right AxillaryH - Lymphatic, Right InguinalF - Lymphatic, Right Lower Extremity1 - Lymphatic, Right Neck3 - Lymphatic, Right Upper Extremity7 - Lymphatic, ThoraxP - SpleenK - Thoracic DuctM - ThymusSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
07TM - Thymus
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
07TM0ZZ - Resection 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 and visualize the site of the procedure
07TM4ZZ - Resection of Thymus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach