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 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:
0BJT
- Diaphragm
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0BJT0ZZ
- Inspection 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
0BJT3ZZ
- Inspection 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
0BJT4ZZ
- Inspection of Diaphragm, Percutaneous Endoscopic ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0BJT7ZZ
- Inspection of Diaphragm, Via Natural or Artificial OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
0BJT8ZZ
- Inspection of Diaphragm, 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
0BJTXZZ
- Inspection of Diaphragm, External Approach