ICD-10-PCS Body Part - `Q`
Administration, Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions, Irrigation, Cranial Cavity and Brain

The Cranial Cavity and Brain body part is identified by the character Q in the 4^th 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 4^the 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:

J - Biliary and Pancreatic Tract
Q - Cranial Cavity and Brain
B - Ear
S - Epidural Space
C - Eye
P - Female Reproductive
K - Genitourinary Tract
U - Joints
H - Lower GI
N - Male Reproductive
9 - Nose
Y - Pericardial Cavity
M - Peritoneal Cavity
L - Pleural Cavity
F - Respiratory Tract
0 - Skin and Mucous Membranes
R - Spinal Canal
G - Upper GI

See Terms used in Administration

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

3E1Q - Cranial Cavity and Brain

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
  - 3E1Q38X - Irrigate Cran Cav/Brain w Irrigat, Perc, Diagn
  - 3E1Q38Z - Irrigation of Cran Cav/Brain using Irrigat, Perc Approach

ICD-10-PCS Body Part - Q Administration, Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions, Irrigation, Cranial Cavity and Brain

Percutaneous Approach

ICD-10-PCS Body Part - `Q`
Administration, Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions, Irrigation, Cranial Cavity and Brain