W
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 Inspection 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.
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
J
= Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
Root Operation:
J
= Inspection
Body Part:
S
- Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Head and NeckW
- Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower ExtremityT
- Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, TrunkV
- Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Upper ExtremitySelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0JJW
- Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0JJW0ZZ
- Inspection of Low Extrem Subcu/Fascia, 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
0JJW3ZZ
- Inspection of Low Extrem Subcu/Fascia, Perc 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
0JJWXZZ
- Inspection of Low Extrem Subcu/Fascia, Extern Approach