2
The Hard Palate body part is identified by the character 2
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Resection 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:
T
= Resection
Body Part:
Q
- AdenoidsR
- Epiglottis2
- Hard PalateS
- Larynx1
- 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
- Tonsils0
- Upper LipW
- Upper ToothN
- UvulaV
- Vocal Cord, LeftT
- Vocal Cord, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0CT2
- Hard Palate
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0CT20ZZ
- Resection of Hard Palate, Open ApproachProcedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
0CT2XZZ
- Resection of Hard Palate, External Approach