6
The Aortic Arch body part is identified by the character 6
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Assistance root operation of the Cardiovascular System body system
under the New Technology section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
X
= New Technology
Body System:
2
= Cardiovascular System
Root Operation:
A
= Assistance
Body Part:
6
- Aortic ArchJ
- Common Carotid Artery, LeftH
- Common Carotid Artery, Right7
- Coronary Sinus5
- Innominate Artery and Left Common Carotid ArterySelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
X2A6
- Aortic Arch
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
X2A6325
- Cereb Deflct Filtr in Aort Arch, Perc Approach, New Tech 5