K
The Thyroid Gland body part is identified by the character K
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.
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:
0GJK
- Thyroid Gland
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0GJK0ZZ
- Inspection of Thyroid 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
0GJK3ZZ
- Inspection of Thyroid 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
0GJK4ZZ
- Inspection of Thyroid Gland, Perc Endo Approach