J
The Lower Leg, Left body part is identified by the character J in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Reattachment 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:
M = Reattachment
Body Part:
Q - 1st Toe, LeftP - 1st Toe, RightS - 2nd Toe, LeftR - 2nd Toe, RightU - 3rd Toe, LeftT - 3rd Toe, RightW - 4th Toe, LeftV - 4th Toe, RightY - 5th Toe, LeftX - 5th Toe, RightL - Ankle Region, LeftK - Ankle Region, Right1 - Buttock, Left0 - Buttock, Right8 - Femoral Region, Left7 - Femoral Region, RightN - Foot, LeftM - Foot, Right4 - Hindquarter, Bilateral3 - Hindquarter, Left2 - Hindquarter, 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:
0YMJ - Lower Leg, Left
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0YMJ0ZZ - Reattachment of Left Lower Leg, Open Approach