W
The Upper Tooth body part is identified by the character W
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Extraction root operation of the Mouth and Throat 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:
C
= Mouth and Throat
Root Operation:
D
= Extraction
Body Part:
X
- Lower ToothW
- Upper ToothV
- Vocal Cord, LeftT
- Vocal Cord, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0CDW
- Upper Tooth
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