U
The Lower Extremity Vein, Right body part is identified by the character U in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Extirpation 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:
C = Extirpation
Body Part:
P - Abdominal AortaY - Great VesselT - Lower Extremity Artery, LeftS - Lower Extremity Artery, RightV - Lower Extremity Vein, LeftU - Lower Extremity Vein, RightR - Upper Extremity Vein, LeftQ - Upper Extremity Vein, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
X2CU - Lower Extremity Vein, Right
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
X2CU3T7 - Extirpate matter from RLE Vn, Comp-aid Mech Asp, New Tech 7