H
The Retroperitoneum body part is identified by the character H
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Extirpation 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.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
W
= Anatomical Regions, General
Root Operation:
C
= Extirpation
Body Part:
1
- Cranial CavityP
- Gastrointestinal TractR
- Genitourinary Tract5
- Lower JawC
- Mediastinum3
- Oral Cavity and ThroatJ
- Pelvic CavityD
- Pericardial CavityG
- Peritoneal CavityB
- Pleural Cavity, Left9
- Pleural Cavity, RightQ
- Respiratory TractH
- Retroperitoneum4
- Upper JawSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0WCH
- Retroperitoneum
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0WCH0ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Retroperitoneum, 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
0WCH3ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Retroperitoneum, Perc 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
0WCH4ZZ
- Extirpate of Matter from Retroperitoneum, Perc Endo ApproachProcedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
0WCHXZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Retroperitoneum, Extern Approach