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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation U
New Technology, Bones, 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:
  N = Bones

Root Operation:

See Terms used in New Technology

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

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Supplement

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

  • XNU0 - Lumbar Vertebra

  • XNU4 - Thoracic Vertebra