1
The Cranial Cavity body part is identified by the character 1
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Bypass root operation of the Anatomical Regions, General 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:
W
= Anatomical Regions, General
Root Operation:
1
= Bypass
Body Part:
1
- Cranial CavityJ
- Pelvic CavityG
- Peritoneal CavityB
- Pleural Cavity, Left9
- Pleural Cavity, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0W11
- Cranial Cavity
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure