1
The Trachea body part is identified by the character 1
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Change root operation of the Respiratory System 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:
B
= Respiratory System
Root Operation:
2
= Change
Body Part:
T
- DiaphragmL
- Lung, LeftK
- Lung, RightQ
- Pleura1
- Trachea0
- Tracheobronchial TreeSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0B21
- Trachea
Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
0B21X0Z
- Change Drainage Device in Trachea, External Approach0B21XEZ
- Change Endotracheal Airway in Trachea, External Approach0B21XFZ
- Change Tracheostomy Device in Trachea, External Approach0B21XYZ
- Change Other Device in Trachea, External Approach