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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - B
Imaging, Upper Arteries, Plain Radiography, External Carotid Artery, Left

The External Carotid Artery, Left body part is identified by the character B in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Plain Radiography root operation of the Upper Arteries body system under the Imaging section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  B = Imaging

Body System:
  3 = Upper Arteries

Root Operation:
  0 = Plain Radiography

Body Part:

See Terms used in Imaging

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

B30B - External Carotid Artery, Left

  • High Osmolar Approach

    • None
      • B30B0ZZ - Plain Radiography of L Ext Carotid using H Osm Contrast

  • Low Osmolar Approach

    • None
      • B30B1ZZ - Plain Radiography of L Ext Carotid using L Osm Contrast

  • Other Contrast Approach

    • None
      • B30BYZZ - Plain Radiography of L Ext Carotid using Oth Contrast

  • None Approach

    • None
      • B30BZZZ - Plain Radiography of Left External Carotid Artery