M
The Lower Extremity, Left body part is identified by the character M in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Removal 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:
5 = Removal
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:
2W5M - Lower Extremity, 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
2W5MX0Z - Removal of Traction Apparatus on Left Lower Extremity2W5MX1Z - Removal of Splint on Left Lower Extremity2W5MX2Z - Removal of Cast on Left Lower Extremity2W5MX3Z - Removal of Brace on Left Lower Extremity2W5MX4Z - Removal of Bandage on Left Lower Extremity2W5MX5Z - Removal of Packing Material on Left Lower Extremity2W5MX6Z - Removal of Pressure Dressing on Left Lower Extremity2W5MX7Z - Removal of Intermittent Pressure Device on L Low Extrem2W5MXYZ - Removal of Other Device on Left Lower Extremity