0
The Sternum body part is identified by the character 0
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Removal 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:
P
= Removal
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, RightY
- Upper BoneSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0PP0
- Sternum
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0PP004Z
- Removal of Int Fix from Sternum, Open Approach0PP007Z
- Removal of Autol Sub from Sternum, Open Approach0PP00JZ
- Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Sternum, Open Approach0PP00KZ
- Removal of Nonaut Sub from Sternum, 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
0PP034Z
- Removal of Int Fix from Sternum, Perc Approach0PP037Z
- Removal of Autol Sub from Sternum, Perc Approach0PP03JZ
- Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Sternum, Perc Approach0PP03KZ
- Removal of Nonaut Sub from Sternum, 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
0PP044Z
- Removal of Int Fix from Sternum, Perc Endo Approach0PP047Z
- Removal of Autol Sub from Sternum, Perc Endo Approach0PP04JZ
- Removal of Synth Sub from Sternum, Perc Endo Approach0PP04KZ
- Removal of Nonaut Sub from Sternum, Perc Endo 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
0PP0X4Z
- Removal of Int Fix from Sternum, Extern Approach