Q
The Respiratory Tract body part is identified by the character Q
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.
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:
0WCQ
- Respiratory Tract
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0WCQ0ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, 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
0WCQ3ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, 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
0WCQ4ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Resp Tract, Perc Endo ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0WCQ7ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, Via OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
0WCQ8ZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Respiratory Tract, 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
0WCQXZZ
- Extirpation of Matter from Resp Tract, Extern Approach