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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - 0
Administration, Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions, Irrigation, Skin and Mucous Membranes

The Skin and Mucous Membranes body part is identified by the character 0 in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Irrigation root operation of the Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions body system under the Administration section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  3 = Administration

Body System:
  E = Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions

Root Operation:
  1 = Irrigation

Body Part:

See Terms used in Administration

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

3E10 - Skin and Mucous Membranes

  • Percutaneous Approach

    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

    • Irrigating Substance
      • 3E1038X - Irrigate Skin/Mucous Mem w Irrigat, Perc, Diagn
      • 3E1038Z - Irrigation of Skin/Mucous Mem using Irrigat, Perc Approach

  • External Approach

    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

    • Irrigating Substance
      • 3E10X8X - Irrigation of Skin and Mucous Membranes using Irrigat, Diagn
      • 3E10X8Z - Irrigation of Skin and Mucous Membranes using Irrigat