N
The Foot, Left body part is identified by the character N in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Excision root operation of the Anatomical Regions, Lower 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:
Y = Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities
Root Operation:
B = Excision
Body Part:
L - Ankle Region, LeftK - Ankle Region, Right1 - Buttock, Left0 - Buttock, Right8 - Femoral Region, Left7 - Femoral Region, RightN - Foot, LeftM - Foot, Right6 - Inguinal Region, Left5 - Inguinal Region, RightG - Knee Region, LeftF - Knee Region, RightB - Lower Extremity, Left9 - Lower Extremity, RightJ - Lower Leg, LeftH - Lower Leg, RightD - Upper Leg, LeftC - Upper Leg, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0YBN - Foot, Left
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
Entry, 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
Entry, 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