H
The Lower GI body part is identified by the character H
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Irrigation root operation of the Gastrointestinal 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:
D
= Gastrointestinal System
Root Operation:
P
= Irrigation
Body Part:
H
= Lower GI
Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
XDPH
- Lower GI
Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
XDPH8K7
- Irrigate Low GI w Intraop Single Ovrsleeve, Endo, New Tech 7