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