Y
The Lower Bone body part is identified by the character Y
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Inspection root operation of the Lower Bones 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:
Q
= Lower Bones
Root Operation:
J
= Inspection
Body Part:
Y
= Lower Bone
Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0QJY
- Lower Bone
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0QJY0ZZ
- Inspection of Lower Bone, 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
0QJY3ZZ
- Inspection of Lower Bone, Percutaneous 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
0QJY4ZZ
- Inspection of Lower Bone, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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
0QJYXZZ
- Inspection of Lower Bone, External Approach