K
The Ankle Joint, Left body part is identified by the character K
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Fusion root operation of the Joints 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:
R
= Joints
Root Operation:
G
= Fusion
Body Part:
K
- Ankle Joint, LeftJ
- Ankle Joint, RightB
- Lumbar Vertebral JointC
- Lumbar Vertebral Joints, 2 or moreD
- Lumbosacral JointF
- Sacroiliac Joint, LeftE
- Sacroiliac Joint, RightM
- Tarsal Joint, LeftL
- Tarsal Joint, RightA
- Thoracolumbar Vertebral JointSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
XRGK
- Ankle Joint, Left
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
XRGK0B9
- Fusion L Ankle Jt w Opn-trus Int Fix, Open, New Tech 9