D
The Lower Arm, Left body part is identified by the character D in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Change root operation of the Anatomical Regions body system
under the Placement section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
2 = Placement
Body System:
W = Anatomical Regions
Root Operation:
0 = Change
Body Part:
3 - Abdominal Wall5 - Back4 - Chest Wall1 - FaceK - Finger, LeftJ - Finger, RightT - Foot, LeftS - Foot, RightF - Hand, LeftE - Hand, Right0 - Head7 - Inguinal Region, Left6 - Inguinal Region, RightD - Lower Arm, LeftC - Lower Arm, RightM - Lower Extremity, LeftL - Lower Extremity, RightR - Lower Leg, LeftQ - Lower Leg, Right2 - NeckH - Thumb, LeftG - Thumb, RightV - Toe, LeftU - Toe, RightB - Upper Arm, LeftA - Upper Arm, Right9 - Upper Extremity, Left8 - Upper Extremity, RightP - Upper Leg, LeftN - Upper Leg, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
2W0D - Lower Arm, Left
Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
2W0DX0Z - Change Traction Apparatus on Left Lower Arm2W0DX1Z - Change Splint on Left Lower Arm2W0DX2Z - Change Cast on Left Lower Arm2W0DX3Z - Change Brace on Left Lower Arm2W0DX4Z - Change Bandage on Left Lower Arm2W0DX5Z - Change Packing Material on Left Lower Arm2W0DX6Z - Change Pressure Dressing on Left Lower Arm2W0DX7Z - Change Intermittent Pressure Device on Left Lower Arm2W0DXYZ - Change Other Device on Left Lower Arm