N
The Sigmoid Colon body part is identified by the character N
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Extirpation 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.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
D
= Gastrointestinal System
Root Operation:
C
= Extirpation
Body Part:
R
- Anal SphincterQ
- AnusJ
- AppendixK
- 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, RightV
- MesenteryU
- OmentumW
- PeritoneumP
- RectumN
- Sigmoid Colon8
- Small Intestine6
- Stomach7
- Stomach, PylorusL
- Transverse ColonSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0DCN
- Sigmoid Colon
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0DCN0ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Sigmoid 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
0DCN3ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Sigmoid Colon, Perc 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
0DCN4ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Sigmoid Colon, Perc Endo ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0DCN7ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Sigmoid Colon, Via OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
0DCN8ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Sigmoid Colon, Endo