K
The Lung, Right body part is identified by the character K
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Inspection 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:
J
= Inspection
Body Part:
T
- DiaphragmL
- Lung, LeftK
- Lung, RightQ
- Pleura1
- Trachea0
- Tracheobronchial TreeSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0BJK
- Lung, Right
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0BJK0ZZ
- Inspection of Right Lung, 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
0BJK3ZZ
- Inspection of Right Lung, 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
0BJK4ZZ
- Inspection of Right Lung, Percutaneous Endoscopic ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0BJK7ZZ
- Inspection of Right Lung, Via Natural or Artificial OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
0BJK8ZZ
- Inspection of Right Lung, EndoProcedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
0BJKXZZ
- Inspection of Right Lung, External Approach