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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - Y
Medical and Surgical, Lower Joints, Change, Lower Joint

The Lower Joint body part is identified by the character Y in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Change root operation of the Lower Joints 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:
  S = Lower Joints

Root Operation:
  2 = Change

Body Part:
  Y = Lower Joint

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

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

0S2Y - Lower Joint

  • External Approach

    Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane

    • Drainage Device
      • 0S2YX0Z - Change Drainage Device in Lower Joint, External Approach
    • Other Device
      • 0S2YXYZ - Change Other Device in Lower Joint, External Approach