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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - W
Medical and Surgical, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Change, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity

The Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity body part is identified by the character W in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Change root operation of the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia body system under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  J = Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia

Root Operation:
  2 = Change

Body Part:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

0J2W - Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity

  • External Approach

    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

    • Drainage Device
      • 0J2WX0Z - Change Drain Dev in Low Extrem Subcu/Fascia, Extern Approach
    • Other Device
      • 0J2WXYZ - Change Oth Dev in Low Extrem Subcu/Fascia, Extern Approach