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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 0
Medical and Surgical, Ear, Nose, Sinus, Alteration

The Alteration root operation is identified by the character code 0 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part. Principal purpose is to improve appearance.

Includes:

  • Face lift, breast augmentation
ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  9 = Ear, Nose, Sinus

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

Outline View ICD-10-PCS Table View

Alteration

Modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part

  • 0902 - External Ear, Bilateral

    Includes:
    • Antihelix
    • Antitragus
    • Auricle
    • Earlobe
    • Helix
    • Pinna
    • Tragus

  • 0901 - External Ear, Left

    Includes:
    • Antihelix
    • Antitragus
    • Auricle
    • Earlobe
    • Helix
    • Pinna
    • Tragus

  • 0900 - External Ear, Right

    Includes:
    • Antihelix
    • Antitragus
    • Auricle
    • Earlobe
    • Helix
    • Pinna
    • Tragus

  • 090K - Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue

    Includes:
    • Columella
    • External naris
    • Greater alar cartilage
    • Internal naris
    • Lateral nasal cartilage
    • Lesser alar cartilage
    • Nasal cavity
    • Nostril