0
The Pituitary Gland body part is identified by the character 0
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Inspection 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.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
G
= Endocrine System
Root Operation:
J
= Inspection
Body Part:
5
- Adrenal GlandS
- Endocrine GlandR
- Parathyroid Gland1
- Pineal Body0
- Pituitary GlandK
- Thyroid GlandSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0GJ0
- Pituitary Gland
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0GJ00ZZ
- Inspection of Pituitary Gland, 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
0GJ03ZZ
- Inspection of Pituitary Gland, 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
0GJ04ZZ
- Inspection of Pituitary Gland, Perc Endo Approach