K
The Upper Back body part is identified by the character K
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Reattachment 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:
M
= Reattachment
Body Part:
F
- Abdominal Wall8
- Chest Wall2
- FaceL
- Lower Back5
- Lower Jaw6
- NeckN
- Perineum, FemaleM
- Perineum, MaleK
- Upper Back4
- Upper JawSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0WMK
- Upper Back
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0WMK0ZZ
- Reattachment of Upper Back, Open Approach