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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation U
New Technology, Muscles, Tendons, Bursae and Ligaments, Supplement

The Supplement root operation is identified by the character code U in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a portion of a body part.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  X = New Technology

Body System:
  K = Muscles, Tendons, Bursae and Ligaments

Root Operation:
  U = Supplement

See Terms used in New Technology

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

Outline View ICD-10-PCS Table View

Supplement

Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a portion of a body part

  • XKUD - Lower Spine Bursa and Ligament

  • XKUC - Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament