K
The Ascending Colon body part is identified by the character K
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Reposition 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:
S
= Reposition
Body Part:
Q
- AnusK
- Ascending ColonH
- CecumM
- Descending Colon9
- Duodenum5
- EsophagusB
- IleumA
- JejunumE
- Large IntestineP
- RectumN
- Sigmoid Colon8
- Small Intestine6
- StomachL
- Transverse ColonSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0DSK
- Ascending Colon
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0DSK0ZZ
- Reposition Ascending Colon, Open 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
0DSK4ZZ
- Reposition Ascending Colon, Percutaneous Endoscopic ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0DSK7ZZ
- Reposition Ascending Colon, Via OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
0DSK8ZZ
- Reposition Ascending Colon, EndoProcedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
0DSKXZZ
- Reposition Ascending Colon, External Approach