N
The Bones body system is identified by the character “N” in the 2nd character position and grouped within the New Technology section of the ICD-10-PCS coding structure. The 2nd character of an ICD-10-PCS code defines the particular body system or general physiological system or anatomical region involved.
Section:
X
= New Technology
Body System:
2
- Cardiovascular SystemH
- Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue, Fascia & BreastK
- Muscles, Tendons, Bursae & LigamentsN
- BonesR
- JointsT
- Urinary SystemV
- Male Reproductive SystemW
- Anatomical RegionsX
- Physiological SystemsY
- ExtracorporealThe 3rd character refers to the root operation or the objective of the procedure.
Bones
Moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part — The body part is moved to a new location from an abnormal location, or from a normal location where it is not functioning correctly. The body part may or may not be cut out or off to be moved to the new location