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 Supplement 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:
U = Supplement
Body Part:
5 - Axilla, Left4 - Axilla, RightC - Elbow Region, LeftB - Elbow Region, RightK - Hand, LeftJ - Hand, RightP - Index Finger, LeftN - Index Finger, RightW - Little Finger, LeftV - Little Finger, RightF - Lower Arm, LeftD - Lower Arm, RightR - Middle Finger, LeftQ - Middle Finger, RightT - Ring Finger, LeftS - Ring Finger, Right3 - Shoulder Region, Left2 - Shoulder Region, RightM - Thumb, LeftL - Thumb, 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:
0XUK - Hand, Left
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0XUK07Z - Supplement Left Hand with Autol Sub, Open Approach0XUK0JZ - Supplement Left Hand with Synth Sub, Open Approach0XUK0KZ - Supplement Left Hand with Nonaut Sub, Open 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