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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - 9
Administration, Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions, Irrigation, Nose

The Nose body part is identified by the character 9 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:

3E19 - Nose

  • 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
      • 3E1938X - Irrigation of Nose using Irrigat, Perc Approach, Diagn
      • 3E1938Z - Irrigation of Nose using Irrigating Substance, Perc Approach

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Approach

    Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

    • Irrigating Substance
      • 3E1978X - Irrigation of Nose using Irrigat, Via Opening, Diagn
      • 3E1978Z - Irrigation of Nose using Irrigating Substance, Via Opening

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach

    Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • Irrigating Substance
      • 3E1988X - Irrigation of Nose using Irrigating Substance, Endo, Diagn
      • 3E1988Z - Irrigation of Nose using Irrigating Substance, Endo