M
The Descending Colon body part is identified by the character M
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Dilation 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:
7
= Dilation
Body Part:
Q
- AnusK
- Ascending ColonH
- CecumM
- Descending Colon9
- Duodenum4
- Esophagogastric Junction5
- Esophagus3
- Esophagus, Lower2
- Esophagus, Middle1
- Esophagus, UpperC
- Ileocecal ValveB
- IleumA
- JejunumE
- Large IntestineG
- Large Intestine, LeftF
- Large Intestine, RightP
- RectumN
- Sigmoid Colon8
- Small Intestine6
- Stomach7
- Stomach, PylorusL
- Transverse ColonSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0D7M
- Descending Colon
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0D7M0DZ
- Dilation of Descend Colon with Intralum Dev, Open Approach0D7M0ZZ
- Dilation of Descending Colon, 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
0D7M3DZ
- Dilation of Descend Colon with Intralum Dev, Perc Approach0D7M3ZZ
- Dilation of Descending Colon, 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
0D7M4DZ
- Dilate Descend Colon w Intralum Dev, Perc Endo0D7M4ZZ
- Dilation of Descending Colon, Perc Endo ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0D7M7DZ
- Dilation of Descending Colon with Intralum Dev, Via Opening0D7M7ZZ
- Dilation of Descending Colon, Via OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure