W
The Peritoneum body part is identified by the character W
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Inspection 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:
J
= Inspection
Body Part:
D
- Lower Intestinal TractV
- MesenteryU
- OmentumW
- Peritoneum6
- Stomach0
- Upper Intestinal TractSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0DJW
- Peritoneum
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0DJW0ZZ
- Inspection of Peritoneum, 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
0DJW3ZZ
- Inspection of Peritoneum, 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
0DJW4ZZ
- Inspection of Peritoneum, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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
0DJWXZZ
- Inspection of Peritoneum, External Approach