E
The Large Intestine body part is identified by the character E
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Bypass root operation of the Gastrointestinal System 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:
D
= Gastrointestinal System
Root Operation:
1
= Bypass
Body Part:
K
- Ascending ColonH
- CecumM
- Descending Colon9
- Duodenum5
- Esophagus3
- Esophagus, Lower2
- Esophagus, Middle1
- Esophagus, UpperB
- IleumA
- JejunumE
- Large IntestineN
- Sigmoid Colon8
- Small Intestine6
- StomachL
- Transverse ColonSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0D1E
- Large Intestine
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
Entry, 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
Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure