J
The Thyroid Gland Isthmus body part is identified by the character J
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Division root operation of the Endocrine 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:
G
= Endocrine System
Root Operation:
8
= Division
Body Part:
0
- Pituitary GlandJ
- Thyroid Gland IsthmusSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0G8J
- Thyroid Gland Isthmus
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0G8J0ZZ
- Division of Thyroid Gland Isthmus, 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
0G8J3ZZ
- Division of Thyroid Gland Isthmus, 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
0G8J4ZZ
- Division of Thyroid Gland Isthmus, Perc Endo Approach