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 Resection 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:
T
= Resection
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, RightU
- OmentumP
- RectumN
- Sigmoid Colon8
- Small Intestine6
- Stomach7
- Stomach, PylorusL
- Transverse ColonSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0DTM
- Descending Colon
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0DTM0ZZ
- Resection 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 and visualize the site of the procedure
0DTM4ZZ
- Resection of Descending Colon, Perc Endo ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0DTM7ZZ
- Resection of Descending Colon, Via OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
0DTM8ZZ
- Resection of Descending Colon, EndoEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening and entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to aid in the performance of the procedure
0DTMFZZ
- Resection of Descending Colon, Via Opening w Perc Endo