4
The Thoracic Vertebra body part is identified by the character 4
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Extirpation root operation of the Upper Bones 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:
P
= Upper Bones
Root Operation:
C
= Extirpation
Body Part:
N
- Carpal, LeftM
- Carpal, Right3
- Cervical VertebraB
- Clavicle, Left9
- Clavicle, RightV
- Finger Phalanx, LeftT
- Finger Phalanx, Right8
- Glenoid Cavity, Left7
- Glenoid Cavity, RightD
- Humeral Head, LeftC
- Humeral Head, RightG
- Humeral Shaft, LeftF
- Humeral Shaft, RightQ
- Metacarpal, LeftP
- Metacarpal, RightJ
- Radius, LeftH
- Radius, Right1
- Ribs, 1 to 22
- Ribs, 3 or More6
- Scapula, Left5
- Scapula, Right0
- Sternum4
- Thoracic VertebraS
- Thumb Phalanx, LeftR
- Thumb Phalanx, RightL
- Ulna, LeftK
- Ulna, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0PC4
- Thoracic Vertebra
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0PC40ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Vertebra, 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
0PC43ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Vertebra, 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
0PC44ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Thor Vertebra, Perc Endo Approach