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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 4
Medical and Surgical, Anatomical Regions, General, Creation

The Creation root operation is identified by the character code 4 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in or on biological or synthetic material to form a new body part that to the extent possible replicates the anatomic structure or function of an absent body part. Used for gender reassignment surgery and corrective procedures in individuals with congenital anomalies.

Includes:

  • Creation of vagina in a male, creation of right and left atrioventricular valve from common atrioventricular valve
ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  W = Anatomical Regions, General

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

Outline View ICD-10-PCS Table View

Creation

Putting in or on biological or synthetic material to form a new body part that to the extent possible replicates the anatomic structure or function of an absent body part

  • 0W4N - Perineum, Female

  • 0W4M - Perineum, Male