H
The Knee Joint, Left body part is identified by the character H
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Replacement 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:
R
= Replacement
Body Part:
H
- Knee Joint, LeftG
- Knee Joint, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
XRRH
- Knee Joint, Left
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure