M
The Pharynx body part is identified by the character M
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Repair 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:
Q
= Repair
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:
0CQM
- Pharynx
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0CQM0ZZ
- Repair Pharynx, 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
0CQM3ZZ
- Repair Pharynx, 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
0CQM4ZZ
- Repair Pharynx, Percutaneous Endoscopic ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0CQM7ZZ
- Repair Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
0CQM8ZZ
- Repair Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic