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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 0
Medical and Surgical, Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities, Alteration

The Alteration root operation is identified by the character code 0 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part. Principal purpose is to improve appearance.

Includes:

  • Face lift, breast augmentation
ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  X = Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities

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

Alteration

Modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part

  • 0X05 - Axilla, Left

  • 0X04 - Axilla, Right

  • 0X0C - Elbow Region, Left

  • 0X0B - Elbow Region, Right

  • 0X0F - Lower Arm, Left

  • 0X0D - Lower Arm, Right

  • 0X03 - Shoulder Region, Left

  • 0X02 - Shoulder Region, Right

  • 0X09 - Upper Arm, Left

  • 0X08 - Upper Arm, Right

  • 0X07 - Upper Extremity, Left

  • 0X06 - Upper Extremity, Right

  • 0X0H - Wrist Region, Left

  • 0X0G - Wrist Region, Right