9
The Ureter body part is identified by the character 9
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Inspection root operation of the Urinary System 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:
T
= Urinary System
Root Operation:
J
= Inspection
Body Part:
Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0TJ9
- Ureter
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0TJ90ZZ
- Inspection of Ureter, 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
0TJ93ZZ
- Inspection of Ureter, 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
0TJ94ZZ
- Inspection of Ureter, Percutaneous Endoscopic ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0TJ97ZZ
- Inspection of Ureter, Via Natural or Artificial OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
0TJ98ZZ
- Inspection of Ureter, EndoProcedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
0TJ9XZZ
- Inspection of Ureter, External Approach