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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - W
Medical and Surgical, Bursae and Ligaments, Extirpation, Lower Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Left

The Lower Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Left body part is identified by the character W in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Extirpation root operation of the Bursae and Ligaments 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:
  M = Bursae and Ligaments

Root Operation:
  C = Extirpation

Body Part:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

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

0MCW - Lower Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Left

  • Open Approach

    Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0MCW0ZZ - Extirpate matter from L Low Extrem Bursa/Lig, Open

  • Percutaneous Approach

    Entry, 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

    • No Device
      • 0MCW3ZZ - Extirpate matter from L Low Extrem Bursa/Lig, Perc

  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

    Entry, 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

    • No Device
      • 0MCW4ZZ - Extirpate matter from L Low Extrem Bursa/Lig, Perc Endo