F
The Patella, Left body part is identified by the character F in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Resection 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:
T = Resection
Body Part:
5 - Acetabulum, Left4 - Acetabulum, RightS - Coccyx9 - Femoral Shaft, Left8 - Femoral Shaft, RightK - Fibula, LeftJ - Fibula, RightC - Lower Femur, LeftB - Lower Femur, RightP - Metatarsal, LeftN - Metatarsal, RightF - Patella, LeftD - Patella, Right3 - Pelvic Bone, Left2 - Pelvic Bone, RightM - Tarsal, LeftL - Tarsal, RightH - Tibia, LeftG - Tibia, RightR - Toe Phalanx, LeftQ - Toe Phalanx, Right7 - Upper Femur, Left6 - Upper Femur, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0QTF - Patella, Left
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0QTF0ZZ - Resection of Left Patella, Open Approach