K
The Ventricle, Right body part is identified by the character K in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Insertion 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:
H = Insertion
Body Part:
6 - Atrium, RightM - Axillary Artery, LeftL - Axillary Artery, Right3 - Femoral Vein, Left2 - Femoral Vein, Right0 - Inferior Vena Cava1 - Superior Vena CavaX - Thoracic Aorta, AscendingK - Ventricle, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
X2HK - Ventricle, 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
X2HK3V9 - Insert Dl-Chmb Intrcard Pacer in R Ventrc, Perc, New Tech 9