Q
The Parathyroid Glands, Multiple body part is identified by the character Q
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Reattachment 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:
M
= Reattachment
Body Part:
2
- Adrenal Gland, Left3
- Adrenal Gland, RightP
- Inferior Parathyroid Gland, LeftN
- Inferior Parathyroid Gland, RightR
- Parathyroid GlandQ
- Parathyroid Glands, MultipleM
- Superior Parathyroid Gland, LeftL
- Superior Parathyroid Gland, RightG
- Thyroid Gland Lobe, LeftH
- Thyroid Gland Lobe, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0GMQ
- Parathyroid Glands, Multiple
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0GMQ0ZZ
- Reattachment of Multiple Parathyroid Glands, 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
0GMQ4ZZ
- Reattachment of Mult Parathyroid, Perc Endo Approach