K
The Hand, Left body part is identified by the character K
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Inspection root operation of the Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities 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:
X
= Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities
Root Operation:
J
= Inspection
Body Part:
5
- Axilla, Left4
- Axilla, RightC
- Elbow Region, LeftB
- Elbow Region, RightK
- Hand, LeftJ
- Hand, RightF
- Lower Arm, LeftD
- Lower Arm, Right3
- Shoulder Region, Left2
- Shoulder Region, Right9
- Upper Arm, Left8
- Upper Arm, Right7
- Upper Extremity, Left6
- Upper Extremity, RightH
- Wrist Region, LeftG
- Wrist Region, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0XJK
- Hand, Left
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0XJK0ZZ
- Inspection of Left Hand, 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
0XJK3ZZ
- Inspection of Left Hand, Percutaneous 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
0XJK4ZZ
- Inspection of Left Hand, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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
0XJKXZZ
- Inspection of Left Hand, External Approach