R
The Epiglottis body part is identified by the character R
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Replacement 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:
R
= Replacement
Body Part:
4
- Buccal MucosaR
- Epiglottis2
- Hard PalateS
- Larynx6
- Lower Gingiva1
- Lower LipX
- Lower ToothC
- Parotid Duct, LeftB
- Parotid Duct, RightM
- Pharynx3
- Soft Palate7
- Tongue5
- Upper Gingiva0
- Upper LipW
- Upper ToothN
- UvulaV
- Vocal Cord, LeftT
- Vocal Cord, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0CRR
- Epiglottis
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0CRR07Z
- Replacement of Epiglottis with Autol Sub, Open Approach0CRR0JZ
- Replacement of Epiglottis with Synth Sub, Open Approach0CRR0KZ
- Replacement of Epiglottis with Nonaut Sub, Open ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0CRR77Z
- Replacement of Epiglottis with Autol Sub, Via Opening0CRR7JZ
- Replacement of Epiglottis with Synth Sub, Via Opening0CRR7KZ
- Replacement of Epiglottis with Nonaut Sub, Via OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure