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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 0
Medical and Surgical, Anatomical Regions, Lower 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:
  Y = Anatomical Regions, Lower 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

  • 0Y0L - Ankle Region, Left

  • 0Y0K - Ankle Region, Right

  • 0Y01 - Buttock, Left

  • 0Y00 - Buttock, Right

  • 0Y0G - Knee Region, Left

    Includes:
    • Popliteal fossa

  • 0Y0F - Knee Region, Right

    Includes:
    • Popliteal fossa

  • 0Y0B - Lower Extremity, Left

  • 0Y09 - Lower Extremity, Right

  • 0Y0J - Lower Leg, Left

  • 0Y0H - Lower Leg, Right

  • 0Y0D - Upper Leg, Left

  • 0Y0C - Upper Leg, Right