X
The Nipple, Left body part is identified by the character X
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Resection root operation of the Skin and Breast 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:
H
= Skin and Breast
Root Operation:
T
= Resection
Body Part:
V
- Breast, BilateralU
- Breast, LeftT
- Breast, RightQ
- Finger NailX
- Nipple, LeftW
- Nipple, RightY
- Supernumerary BreastR
- Toe NailSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0HTX
- Nipple, Left
Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
0HTXXZZ
- Resection of Left Nipple, External Approach