A
The Heart body part is identified by the character A in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Inspection 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:
J = Inspection
Body Part:
A = Heart
Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
X2JA - Heart
Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
X2JAX47 - Inspection of Heart using TTE Comp-aid Guid, New Tech 7