R
The Parathyroid Gland body part is identified by the character R
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Reposition 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:
S
= Reposition
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:
0GSR
- Parathyroid Gland
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0GSR0ZZ
- Reposition Parathyroid Gland, 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
0GSR4ZZ
- Reposition Parathyroid Gland, Perc Endo Approach