S
The Larynx body part is identified by the character S
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Release 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.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
C
= Mouth and Throat
Root Operation:
N
= Release
Body Part:
Q
- Adenoids4
- Buccal MucosaR
- Epiglottis2
- Hard PalateS
- Larynx6
- Lower Gingiva1
- Lower LipX
- Lower ToothJ
- Minor Salivary GlandC
- Parotid Duct, LeftB
- Parotid Duct, Right9
- Parotid Gland, Left8
- Parotid Gland, RightM
- Pharynx3
- Soft PalateF
- Sublingual Gland, LeftD
- Sublingual Gland, RightH
- Submaxillary Gland, LeftG
- Submaxillary Gland, Right7
- TongueP
- Tonsils5
- Upper Gingiva0
- Upper LipW
- Upper ToothN
- UvulaV
- Vocal Cord, LeftT
- Vocal Cord, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0CNS
- Larynx
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0CNS0ZZ
- Release Larynx, 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
0CNS3ZZ
- Release Larynx, 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
0CNS4ZZ
- Release Larynx, Percutaneous Endoscopic ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0CNS7ZZ
- Release Larynx, Via Natural or Artificial OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
0CNS8ZZ
- Release Larynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic