3
The Soft Palate body part is identified by the character 3
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Transfer 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:
X
= Transfer
Body Part:
4
- Buccal Mucosa6
- Lower Gingiva1
- Lower Lip3
- Soft Palate7
- Tongue5
- Upper Gingiva0
- Upper LipSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0CX3
- Soft Palate
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0CX30ZZ
- Transfer Soft 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
0CX3XZZ
- Transfer Soft Palate, External Approach