W
The Patella, Left body part is identified by the character W in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) root operation of the Non-Axial Lower Bones body system
under the Imaging section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
B = Imaging
Body System:
Q = Non-Axial Lower Bones
Root Operation:
2 = Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
Body Part:
H - Ankle, LeftG - Ankle, RightK - Calcaneus, LeftJ - Calcaneus, Right4 - Femur, Left3 - Femur, RightM - Foot, LeftL - Foot, RightY - Foot/Toe Joint, LeftX - Foot/Toe Joint, Right1 - Hip, Left0 - Hip, Right8 - Knee, Left7 - Knee, RightS - Lower Extremity, LeftR - Lower Extremity, RightF - Lower Leg, LeftD - Lower Leg, RightW - Patella, LeftV - Patella, RightC - Tibia/Fibula, LeftB - Tibia/Fibula, RightQ - Toe(s), LeftP - Toe(s), RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
BQ2W - Patella, Left
BQ2W0ZZ - CT Scan of L Patella using H Osm ContrastBQ2W1ZZ - CT Scan of L Patella using L Osm ContrastBQ2WYZZ - CT Scan of L Patella using Oth ContrastBQ2WZZZ - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Left Patella