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 Revision 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:
W
= Revision
Body Part:
5
- Adrenal GlandS
- Endocrine GlandR
- Parathyroid Gland1
- Pineal Body0
- Pituitary GlandK
- Thyroid GlandSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0GWR
- Parathyroid Gland
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0GWR00Z
- Revision of Drain Dev in 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 the site of the procedure
0GWR30Z
- Revision of Drain Dev in Parathyroid Gland, Perc 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
0GWR40Z
- Revise of Drain Dev in Parathyroid Gland, Perc Endo ApproachProcedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
0GWRX0Z
- Revision of Drain Dev in Parathyroid Gland, Extern Approach