T
The Diaphragm body part is identified by the character T in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Destruction 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.
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
B = Respiratory System
Root Operation:
5 = Destruction
Body Part:
2 - CarinaT - Diaphragm9 - Lingula BronchusB - Lower Lobe Bronchus, Left6 - Lower Lobe Bronchus, RightJ - Lower Lung Lobe, LeftF - Lower Lung Lobe, RightH - Lung LingulaL - Lung, LeftK - Lung, RightM - Lungs, Bilateral7 - Main Bronchus, Left3 - Main Bronchus, Right5 - Middle Lobe Bronchus, RightD - Middle Lung Lobe, RightP - Pleura, LeftN - Pleura, Right1 - Trachea8 - Upper Lobe Bronchus, Left4 - Upper Lobe Bronchus, RightG - Upper Lung Lobe, LeftC - Upper Lung Lobe, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0B5T - Diaphragm
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0B5T0ZZ - Destruction of Diaphragm, 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
0B5T3ZZ - Destruction of Diaphragm, 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
0B5T4ZZ - Destruction of Diaphragm, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach