CHAPTER S
SKIN
(CODES S01-S70)

Excludes:  SKIN TESTS (U27, U28, U40)

Note:  Use a subsidiary code for minimal access approach (Y74-Y76)
Use a subsidiary code to identify method of image control (Y53)
Codes from this chapter are not to be used as primary codes for the following skin sites (or their extended categories):
SKIN SITE CHAPTERCODE
NIPPLE AND AREOLA B B35 B36
EYEBROW C C10
LIP F F01-F06
and for skin of the following sites (and their extended categories):
SITE CHAPTERCODE
CANTHUS C C11
EYELID C C12 C17 C19 C22
EXTERNAL EAR D D02-D04 D06
PERIANAL REGION H H48 H49 H56.1
EXTERNAL NOSE E E09
SCROTUM N N01-N03
MALE PERINEUM N N24
PENIS N N27-N28 N32
Includes: Prepuce N N30
VULVA P P05-P09
FEMALE PERINEUM P P11-P13
UMBILICUS T T29

Codes from this chapter may, however, be used to enhance these codes where necessary



S01 Plastic excision of skin of head or neck
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue of head or neck



S01.1 Facelift and tightening of platysma
S01.2 Facelift NEC
S01.3 Submental lipectomy
S01.4 Browlift NEC
S01.5 Direct browlift
S01.6 Internal browlift
S01.8 Other specified
S01.9 Unspecified

S02 Plastic excision of skin of abdominal wall
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue of abdominal wall

Excludes:  Plastic excision of skin of umbilicus (T29.6)



S02.1 Abdominoplasty
S02.2 Abdominolipectomy
S02.8 Other specified
S02.9 Unspecified

S03 Plastic excision of skin of other site
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue NEC



S03.1 Buttock lift
S03.2 Thigh lift
S03.3 Excision of redundant skin or fat of arm
S03.8 Other specified
S03.9 Unspecified

S04 Other excision of skin
 
S04.1 Excision of sweat gland bearing skin of axilla
S04.2 Excision of sweat gland bearing skin of groin
S04.3 Excision of sweat gland bearing skin NEC
  Excludes:  Excision of sweat gland bearing skin of male perineum (N24.1) or female perineum (P13.7)


S04.8 Other specified
S04.9 Unspecified

S05 Microscopically controlled excision of lesion of skin
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue



S05.1 Microscopically controlled excision of lesion of skin of head or neck using fresh tissue technique
S05.2 Microscopically controlled excision of lesion of skin using fresh tissue technique NEC
S05.3 Microscopically controlled excision of lesion of skin of head or neck using chemosurgical technique
S05.4 Microscopically controlled excision of lesion of skin using chemosurgical technique NEC
S05.5 Microscopically controlled excision of lesion of skin of head or neck NEC
S05.8 Other specified
S05.9 Unspecified

S06 Other excision of lesion of skin
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue



S06.1 Marsupialisation of lesion of skin of head or neck
S06.2 Marsupialisation of lesion of skin NEC
S06.3 Shave excision of lesion of skin of head or neck
S06.4 Shave excision of lesion of skin NEC
S06.5 Excision of lesion of skin of head or neck NEC
  Includes:  Wide excision of lesion of skin of head or neck NEC


S06.6 Re-excision of skin margins of head or neck
  Includes:  Wider excision of skin margins of head or neck


S06.7 Re-excision of skin margins NEC
  Includes:  Wider excision of skin margins NEC


S06.8 Other specified
S06.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Wide excision of lesion of skin NEC



S07 Photodynamic therapy of skin
  Includes:  Photodynamic therapy to skin lesion NEC



S07.1 Photodynamic therapy of skin of whole body
S07.2 Photodynamic laser therapy to lesion of skin
S07.8 Other specified
S07.9 Unspecified

S08 Curettage of lesion of skin
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue



S08.1 Curettage and cauterisation of lesion of skin of head or neck
S08.2 Curettage and cauterisation of lesion of skin NEC
S08.3 Curettage of lesion of skin of head or neck NEC
S08.8 Other specified
S08.9 Unspecified

S09 Photodestruction of lesion of skin
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue



S09.1 Laser destruction of lesion of skin of head or neck
S09.2 Laser destruction of lesion of skin NEC
S09.3 Photodestruction of lesion of skin of head or neck NEC
S09.4 Infrared photocoagulation of lesion of skin of head or neck
S09.5 Infrared photocoagulation of lesion of skin NEC
S09.8 Other specified
S09.9 Unspecified

S10 Other destruction of lesion of skin of head or neck
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue



S10.1 Cauterisation of lesion of skin of head or neck NEC
S10.2 Cryotherapy to lesion of skin of head or neck
S10.3 Chemical peeling of lesion of skin of head or neck
S10.4 Electrolysis to lesion of skin of head or neck
S10.5 Electrodessication of lesion of skin of head or neck
S10.8 Other specified
S10.9 Unspecified

S11 Other destruction of lesion of skin of other site
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue



S11.1 Cauterisation of lesion of skin NEC
S11.2 Cryotherapy to lesion of skin NEC
S11.3 Chemical peeling of lesion of skin NEC
S11.4 Electrolysis to lesion of skin NEC
S11.5 Electrodessication of lesion of skin NEC
S11.8 Other specified
S11.9 Unspecified

S12 Phototherapy to skin
 
S12.1 Ultraviolet A light therapy to skin
S12.2 Ultraviolet B light therapy to skin
S12.3 Combined photochemotherapy and ultraviolet A light therapy to skin
S12.4 Combined photochemotherapy and ultraviolet B light therapy to skin
S12.8 Other specified
S12.9 Unspecified

S13 Punch biopsy of skin
 
S13.1 Punch biopsy of lesion of skin of head or neck
S13.2 Punch biopsy of lesion of skin NEC
S13.8 Other specified
S13.9 Unspecified

S14 Shave biopsy of skin
 
S14.1 Shave biopsy of lesion of skin of head or neck
S14.2 Shave biopsy of lesion of skin NEC
S14.3 Shaved deep ellipse biopsy of lesion of skin of head or neck
S14.4 Shaved deep ellipse biopsy of lesion of skin NEC
S14.8 Other specified
S14.9 Unspecified

S15 Other biopsy of skin
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue



S15.1 Biopsy of lesion of skin of head or neck NEC
S15.2 Biopsy of lesion of skin NEC
S15.8 Other specified
S15.9 Unspecified

S17 Distant flap of skin and muscle
 
S17.1 Distant myocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap to head or neck
S17.2 Distant myocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap NEC
S17.3 Distant myocutaneous flap to head or neck NEC
S17.4 Distant myocutaneous free flap to head or neck
S17.5 Distant myocutaneous free flap NEC
S17.8 Other specified
S17.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Distant myocutaneous flap NEC



S18 Distant flap of skin and fascia
 
S18.1 Distant fasciocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap to head or neck
S18.2 Distant fasciocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap NEC
S18.3 Distant fasciocutaneous flap to head or neck NEC
S18.4 Distant fasciocutaneous free flap to head or neck
S18.5 Distant fasciocutaneous free flap NEC
S18.8 Other specified
S18.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Distant fasciocutaneous flap NEC



S19 Distant pedicle flap of skin
 
S19.1 Distant tube pedicle flap of skin to head or neck
S19.2 Distant tube pedicle flap of skin NEC
S19.8 Other specified
S19.9 Unspecified

S20 Other distant flap of skin
 
S20.1 Axial pattern distant flap of skin to head or neck
S20.2 Axial pattern distant flap of skin NEC
S20.3 Random pattern distant flap of skin to head or neck
S20.4 Random pattern distant flap of skin NEC
S20.5 Distant flap of skin to head or neck NEC
S20.6 Distant free flap of skin to head or neck NEC
S20.7 Distant free flap of skin NEC
S20.8 Other specified
S20.9 Unspecified

S21 Hair bearing flap of skin
  Excludes:  Hair bearing flap of skin to eyebrow (C10.2)



S21.1 Hair bearing flap of skin to scalp for male pattern baldness
S21.2 Hair bearing flap of skin to scalp NEC
S21.3 Hair bearing flap of skin to nasolabial area
S21.4 Hair bearing flap of skin to chin area
S21.8 Other specified
S21.9 Unspecified

S22 Sensory flap of skin
 
S22.1 Neurovascular island sensory flap of skin to head or neck
S22.2 Neurovascular island sensory flap of skin NEC
S22.3 Local sensory flap of skin to head or neck
S22.4 Local sensory flap of skin NEC
S22.8 Other specified
S22.9 Unspecified

S23 Flap operations to relax contracture of skin
 
S23.1 Z plasty to head or neck
S23.2 Z plasty NEC
S23.3 W plasty to head or neck
S23.4 W plasty NEC
S23.8 Other specified
S23.9 Unspecified

S24 Local flap of skin and muscle
  Includes:  Myocutaneous flap NEC



S24.1 Local myocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap to head or neck
S24.2 Local myocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap NEC
S24.3 Local myocutaneous flap to head or neck NEC
S24.8 Other specified
S24.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Local myocutaneous flap NEC



S25 Local flap of skin and fascia
  Includes:  Fasciocutaneous flap NEC



S25.1 Local fasciocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap to head or neck
S25.2 Local fasciocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap NEC
S25.3 Local fasciocutaneous flap to head or neck NEC
S25.8 Other specified
S25.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Local fasciocutaneous flap NEC



S26 Local subcutaneous pedicle flap of skin
  Includes:  Subcutaneous pedicle flap of skin NEC



S26.1 Axial pattern local subcutaneous pedicle flap of skin to head or neck
S26.2 Axial pattern local subcutaneous pedicle flap of skin NEC
S26.3 Random pattern local subcutaneous pedicle flap of skin to head or neck
S26.4 Random pattern local subcutaneous pedicle flap of skin NEC
S26.5 Local subcutaneous pedicle flap of skin to head or neck NEC
S26.8 Other specified
S26.9 Unspecified

S27 Other local flap of skin
  Includes:  Flap of skin NEC



S27.1 Axial pattern local flap of skin to head or neck NEC
S27.2 Axial pattern local flap of skin NEC
S27.3 Random pattern local flap of skin to head or neck NEC
S27.4 Random pattern local flap of skin NEC
S27.5 Local flap of skin to head or neck NEC
S27.8 Other specified
S27.9 Unspecified

S28 Flap of mucosa
 
S28.1 Tongue flap
S28.8 Other specified
S28.9 Unspecified

S29 Distant flap of skin and bone
 
S29.1 Distant osteocutaneous pedicle flap to head or neck
  Includes:  Distant osteocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap to head or neck
Distant osteofasciocutaneous pedicle flap to head or neck
Distant osteofasciocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap to head or neck


S29.2 Distant osteocutaneous pedicle flap NEC
  Includes:  Distant osteocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap NEC
Distant osteofasciocutaneous pedicle flap NEC
Distant osteofasciocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap NEC


S29.3 Distant osteocutaneous flap to head or neck NEC
  Includes:  Distant osteofasciocutaneous flap to head or neck NEC


S29.4 Distant osteocutaneous free flap to head or neck
  Includes:  Distant osteofasciocutaneous free flap to head or neck


S29.5 Distant osteocutaneous free flap NEC
  Includes:  Distant osteofasciocutaneous free flap NEC


S29.8 Other specified
S29.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Distant osteocutaneous flap NEC
Distant osteofasciocutaneous flap NEC



S30 Other operations on flap of skin to head or neck
 
S30.1 Delay of flap of skin to head or neck
S30.2 Transfer of flap of skin to head or neck
S30.3 Revision of flap of skin to head or neck
S30.4 Final inset of flap of skin to head or neck
S30.5 Thinning of flap of skin to head or neck
S30.6 Removal of flap of skin to head or neck
S30.8 Other specified
S30.9 Unspecified

S31 Other operations on flap of skin to other site
 
S31.1 Delay of flap of skin NEC
S31.2 Transfer of flap of skin NEC
S31.3 Revision of flap of skin NEC
S31.4 Final inset of flap of skin NEC
S31.5 Thinning of flap of skin NEC
S31.6 Removal of flap of skin NEC
S31.8 Other specified
S31.9 Unspecified

S32 Distant flap of skin and multiple tissues
 
S32.1 Distant osteomusculocutaneous pedicle flap of head or neck
  Includes:  Distant osteomusculocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap of head or neck


S32.2 Distant osteomusculocutaneous pedicle flap NEC
  Includes:  Distant osteomusculocutaneous subcutaneous pedicle flap NEC


S32.3 Distant osteomusculocutaneous flap to head or neck NEC
S32.4 Distant osteomusculocutaneous free flap to head or neck
S32.5 Distant osteomusculocutaneous free flap NEC
S32.8 Other specified
S32.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Distant osteomusculocutaneous flap NEC



S33 Hair bearing graft of skin to scalp
 
S33.1 Hair bearing punch graft to scalp for male pattern baldness
S33.2 Hair bearing strip graft to scalp for male pattern baldness
S33.3 Hair bearing graft to scalp for male pattern baldness NEC
S33.8 Other specified
S33.9 Unspecified

S34 Hair bearing graft of skin to other site
  Excludes:  Hair bearing graft to eyebrow (C10.3)



S34.1 Hair bearing graft to nasolabial area
S34.2 Hair bearing graft to chin area
S34.8 Other specified
S34.9 Unspecified

S35 Split autograft of skin
 
S35.1 Meshed split autograft of skin to head or neck
S35.2 Meshed split autograft of skin NEC
S35.3 Split autograft of skin to head or neck NEC
S35.8 Other specified
S35.9 Unspecified

S36 Other autograft of skin
 
S36.1 Full thickness autograft of skin to head or neck
S36.2 Full thickness autograft of skin NEC
S36.3 Composite autograft of skin to head or neck
S36.4 Composite autograft of skin NEC
S36.5 Pinch graft of skin to head or neck
S36.6 Pinch graft of skin NEC
S36.8 Other specified
S36.9 Unspecified

S37 Other graft of skin
 
S37.1 Allograft of skin to head or neck
S37.2 Allograft of skin NEC
S37.3 Xenograft of skin to head or neck
S37.4 Xenograft of skin NEC
S37.8 Other specified
S37.9 Unspecified

S38 Graft of mucosa
 
S38.1 Graft of mucosa to head or neck
S38.8 Other specified
S38.9 Unspecified

S39 Graft of other tissue to skin
  Includes:  Graft of tissue to subcutaneous tissue



S39.1 Allograft of amniotic membrane to head or neck
S39.2 Allograft of amniotic membrane NEC
S39.8 Other specified
S39.9 Unspecified

S40 Other closure of skin
  Includes:  Wound



S40.1 Tape closure of skin NEC
S40.2 Tissue adhesive closure of skin NEC
  Includes:  Glue closure of skin NEC


S40.3 Tape closure of skin of head or neck
S40.4 Tissue adhesive closure of skin of head or neck
  Includes:  Glue closure of skin of head or neck


S40.8 Other specified
S40.9 Unspecified

S41 Suture of skin of head or neck
  Includes:  Insertion of clip into skin of head or neck
Subcutaneous tissue of head or neck
Wound of head or neck



S41.1 Primary suture of skin of head or neck NEC
S41.2 Delayed primary suture of skin of head or neck
S41.3 Secondary suture of skin of head or neck
S41.4 Resuture of skin of head or neck
S41.8 Other specified
S41.9 Unspecified

S42 Suture of skin of other site
  Includes:  Insertion of clip into skin NEC
Subcutaneous tissue NEC
Wound NEC



S42.1 Primary suture of skin NEC
S42.2 Delayed primary suture of skin NEC
S42.3 Secondary suture of skin NEC
S42.4 Resuture of skin NEC
S42.8 Other specified
S42.9 Unspecified

S43 Removal of repair material from skin
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue
Wound



S43.1 Removal of clip from skin of head or neck
S43.2 Removal of clip from skin NEC
S43.3 Removal of suture from skin of head or neck
S43.4 Removal of suture from skin NEC
S43.8 Other specified
S43.9 Unspecified

S44 Removal of other inorganic substance from skin
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue
Wound



S44.1 Removal of metal from skin of head or neck
S44.2 Removal of metal from skin NEC
S44.3 Removal of glass from skin of head or neck
S44.4 Removal of glass from skin NEC
S44.5 Removal of inorganic foreign body from skin of head or neck NEC
S44.6 Removal of inorganic foreign body from skin NEC
S44.8 Other specified
S44.9 Unspecified

S45 Removal of other substance from skin
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue
Wound



S45.1 Removal of dirt from skin of head or neck
S45.2 Removal of dirt from skin NEC
S45.3 Removal of organic material from skin of head or neck NEC
S45.4 Removal of organic material from skin NEC
S45.5 Removal of foreign body from skin of head or neck NEC
S45.6 Removal of foreign body from skin NEC
S45.8 Other specified
S45.9 Unspecified

S47 Opening of skin
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue



S47.1 Drainage of lesion of skin of head or neck
S47.2 Drainage of lesion of skin NEC
S47.3 Incision of lesion of skin of head or neck
S47.4 Incision of lesion of skin NEC
S47.5 Incision of skin of head or neck
S47.6 Incision of skin NEC
S47.8 Other specified
S47.9 Unspecified

S48 Insertion of skin expander into subcutaneous tissue
  Includes:  Insertion of skin expander into submuscular tissue



S48.1 Insertion of skin expander into subcutaneous tissue of head or neck
S48.2 Insertion of skin expander into subcutaneous tissue of breast
S48.8 Other specified
S48.9 Unspecified

S49 Attention to skin expander in subcutaneous tissue
  Includes:  Attention to skin expander in submuscular tissue



S49.1 Adjustment to skin expander in subcutaneous tissue
  Includes:  Inflation of skin expander in subcutaneous tissue


S49.2 Removal of skin expander from subcutaneous tissue of head or neck
S49.3 Removal of skin expander from subcutaneous tissue of breast
S49.4 Removal of skin expander from subcutaneous tissue NEC
S49.8 Other specified
S49.9 Unspecified

S50 Introduction of other inert substance into subcutaneous tissue
 
S50.1 Insertion of organic inert substance into subcutaneous tissue
S50.2 Injection of organic inert substance into subcutaneous tissue
S50.3 Insertion of inert substance into subcutaneous tissue NEC
S50.4 Injection of inert substance into subcutaneous tissue NEC
S50.8 Other specified
S50.9 Unspecified

S51 Introduction of destructive substance into subcutaneous tissue
 
S51.1 Injection of sclerosing substance into subcutaneous tissue
S51.8 Other specified
S51.9 Unspecified

S52 Introduction of therapeutic substance into subcutaneous tissue
  Excludes:  Subcutaneous injections (X38)



S52.1 Insertion of steroid into subcutaneous tissue
S52.3 Insertion of therapeutic substance into subcutaneous tissue NEC
S52.5 Insertion of hormone into subcutaneous tissue
  Includes:  Insertion of contraceptive substance into subcutaneous tissue


S52.6 Replacement of hormone in subcutaneous tissue
S52.8 Other specified
S52.9 Unspecified

S53 Introduction of substance into skin
  Includes:  Introduction of substance into lesion of skin



S53.1 Insertion of therapeutic substance into skin
S53.2 Injection of therapeutic substance into skin
S53.3 Insertion of inert substance into skin
S53.4 Injection of inert substance into skin
S53.5 Insertion of diagnostic substance into skin
S53.6 Injection of diagnostic substance into skin
S53.7 Application of dermal substitute to skin
S53.8 Other specified
S53.9 Unspecified

S54 Exploration of burnt skin of head or neck
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue of head or neck



S54.1 Debridement of burnt skin of head or neck
S54.2 Removal of slough from burnt skin of head or neck
  Includes:  Escharotomy of burnt skin of head or neck


S54.3 Toilet to burnt skin of head or neck NEC
S54.4 Dressing of burnt skin of head or neck NEC
S54.5 Attention to dressing of burnt skin of head or neck
S54.6 Cleansing and sterilisation of burnt skin of head or neck
S54.7 Dressing of burnt skin of head or neck using vacuum assisted closure device
S54.8 Other specified
S54.9 Unspecified

S55 Exploration of burnt skin of other site
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue NEC



S55.1 Debridement of burnt skin NEC
S55.2 Removal of slough from burnt skin NEC
  Includes:  Escharotomy of burnt skin NEC


S55.3 Toilet to burnt skin NEC
S55.4 Dressing of burnt skin NEC
S55.5 Attention to dressing of burnt skin NEC
S55.6 Cleansing and sterilisation of burnt skin NEC
S55.7 Dressing of burnt skin using vacuum assisted closure device NEC
S55.8 Other specified
S55.9 Unspecified

S56 Exploration of other skin of head or neck
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue of head or neck NEC
Wound of head or neck NEC



S56.1 Debridement of skin of head or neck NEC
  Includes:  Excision of devitalised skin of head or neck NEC


S56.2 Removal of slough from skin of head or neck NEC
  Includes:  Escharotomy of skin of head or neck NEC


S56.3 Toilet to skin of head or neck NEC
S56.4 Dressing of skin of head or neck NEC
S56.5 Attention to dressing of skin of head or neck NEC
S56.6 Cleansing and sterilisation of skin of head or neck NEC
S56.7 Dressing of skin of head or neck using vacuum assisted closure device NEC
S56.8 Other specified
S56.9 Unspecified

S57 Exploration of other skin of other site
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue NEC
Wound NEC



S57.1 Debridement of skin NEC
  Includes:  Excision of devitalised skin NEC


S57.2 Removal of slough from skin NEC
  Includes:  Escharotomy of skin NEC


S57.3 Toilet of skin NEC
S57.4 Dressing of skin NEC
S57.5 Attention to dressing of skin NEC
S57.6 Cleansing and sterilisation of skin NEC
S57.7 Dressing of skin using vacuum assisted closure device NEC
S57.8 Other specified
S57.9 Unspecified

S58 Larvae therapy of skin
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue NEC
Wound



S58.1 Larvae debridement therapy of skin of head or neck
S58.2 Larvae debridement therapy of skin NEC
S58.8 Other specified
S58.9 Unspecified

S59 Leech therapy of skin
  Includes:  Subcutaneous tissue NEC
Wound



S59.1 Leech therapy of skin of head or neck
S59.2 Leech therapy of skin NEC
S59.8 Other specified
S59.9 Unspecified

S60 Other operations on skin
  Includes:  Wound



S60.1 Dermabrasion of skin of head or neck
S60.2 Dermabrasion of skin NEC
S60.3 Tattooing of skin
S60.4 Refashioning of scar NEC
S60.5 Diagnostic dermatoscopy of skin
S60.6 Electrolysis of hair
  Includes:  Electrolysis NEC


S60.7 Epilation NEC
S60.8 Other specified
S60.9 Unspecified

S62 Other operations on subcutaneous tissue
  Note:  Principal category, extended at S63



S62.1 Liposuction of subcutaneous tissue of head or neck
S62.2 Liposuction of subcutaneous tissue NEC
S62.3 Removal of inserted substance from subcutaneous tissue
S62.4 Removal of pack from subcutaneous tissue
S62.5 Removal of hormone implant from subcutaneous tissue
  Includes:  Removal of contraceptive from subcutaneous tissue


S62.6 Insertion of diagnostic substance into subcutaneous tissue
S62.7 Insertion of diagnostic device into subcutaneous tissue
S62.8 Other specified
S62.9 Unspecified

S63 Operations on subcutaneous tissue
  Note:  Principal S62



S63.1 Removal of diagnostic device from subcutaneous tissue
S63.2 Creation of subcutaneous storage pocket and placement of autologous tissue
  Note:  Use as a supplementary code when associated with decompressive craniectomy (V03.7)


S63.3 Removal of autologous tissue from subcutaneous storage pocket
  Note:  Use as a supplementary code when associated with replacement of stored cranial bone flap (V01.2)


S63.8 Other specified
S63.9 Unspecified

S64 Extirpation of nail bed
 
S64.1 Excision of nail bed
S64.2 Chemical destruction of nail bed
  Includes:  Phenolisation of nail bed


S64.3 Destruction of nail bed NEC
S64.8 Other specified
S64.9 Unspecified

S66 Other operations on nail bed
 
S66.1 Biopsy of lesion of nail bed
  Includes:  Biopsy of nail bed


S66.2 Repair of nail bed
S66.3 Incision of nail bed
S66.8 Other specified
S66.9 Unspecified

S68 Excision of nail
 
S68.1 Total excision of nail
S68.2 Excision of wedge of nail
S68.3 Partial excision of nail NEC
S68.8 Other specified
S68.9 Unspecified

S70 Other operations on nail
 
S70.1 Avulsion of nail
  Includes:  Removal of nail NEC


S70.2 Incision of nail
S70.3 Removal of foreign body from nail
S70.8 Other specified
S70.9 Unspecified


CHAPTER T
SOFT TISSUE
(CODES T01-T98)

Includes:  CHEST WALL
ABDOMINAL WALL
FASCIA
TENDON
MUSCLE
LYMPHATIC TISSUE
CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Excludes:  MUSCLE OF EYE (Chapter C)
SOME OPERATIONS ON SOFT TISSUE FOR CORRECTION
OF CONGENITAL DEFORMITY OF LIMB (Chapter X)

Note:  Use a subsidiary code for minimal access approach (Y74-Y76)
Use a subsidiary code to identify method of image control (Y53)



T01 Partial excision of chest wall
 
T01.1 Thoracoplasty
T01.2 Removal of plombage material from chest wall
T01.3 Excision of lesion of chest wall
T01.8 Other specified
T01.9 Unspecified

T02 Reconstruction of chest wall
 
T02.1 Correction of pectus deformity of chest wall
  Includes:  Correction of pectus carinatum
Correction of pectus excavatum


T02.2 Insertion of silicone implant for correction of pectus excavatum
T02.3 Insertion of prosthesis into chest wall NEC
T02.4 Removal of prosthesis from chest wall
T02.8 Other specified
T02.9 Unspecified

T03 Opening of chest
  Includes:  Chest wall
Pleura
Pleural cavity

Note:  Do not use as approach code (Y49)



T03.1 Exploratory median sternotomy
T03.2 Reopening of chest and re-exploration of intrathoracic operation site and surgical arrest of postoperative bleeding
  Includes:  Reopening of incision of chest and re-exploration of intrathoracic operation site and surgical arrest of bleeding
Reopening of wound of chest and re-exploration of intrathoracic operation site and surgical arrest of bleeding


T03.3 Reopening of chest and re-exploration of intrathoracic operation site NEC
  Includes:  Reopening of incision of chest and re-exploration of intrathoracic operation site NEC
Reopening of wound of chest and re-exploration of intrathoracic operation site NEC


T03.4 Reopening of chest NEC
  Includes:  Reopening of incision of chest NEC
Reopening of wound of chest NEC


T03.8 Other specified
T03.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Exploratory thoracotomy NEC



T05 Other operations on chest wall
 
T05.1 Suture of chest wall
T05.2 Resuture of previous incision of chest wall
  Includes:  Resuture of rupture of incision of chest wall
Suture of dehiscence of wound of chest wall
Rewiring of sternum


T05.3 Repair of chest wall NEC
T05.4 Removal of wire from chest wall
T05.5 Open biopsy of lesion of chest wall
  Includes:  Open biopsy of chest wall


T05.6 Percutaneous biopsy of lesion of chest wall
  Includes:  Percutaneous biopsy of chest wall
Biopsy of lesion of chest wall NEC
Biopsy of chest wall NEC


T05.8 Other specified
T05.9 Unspecified

T07 Open excision of pleura
 
T07.1 Decortication of pleura
T07.2 Open excision of lesion of pleura
T07.8 Other specified
T07.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Pleurectomy NEC



T08 Open drainage of pleural cavity
 
T08.1 Resection of rib and open drainage of pleural cavity
T08.2 Closure of open drainage of pleural cavity
T08.3 Fenestration of pleura
T08.4 Closure of fenestration of pleura
T08.8 Other specified
T08.9 Unspecified

T09 Other open operations on pleura
 
T09.1 Open destruction of lesion of pleura
T09.2 Open biopsy of lesion of pleura
  Includes:  Open biopsy of pleura


T09.3 Mechanical open pleurodesis
T09.4 Chemical open pleurodesis
T09.5 Open pleurodesis NEC
T09.8 Other specified
T09.9 Unspecified

T10 Therapeutic endoscopic operations on pleura
  Note:  It is not necessary to code additionally any mention of diagnostic endoscopic examination of pleural cavity (T11.9)
Therapeutic endoscopic operations specifically directed at individual intrathoracic organs are usually classified elsewhere



T10.1 Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of pleura
T10.2 Endoscopic pleurodesis using talc
T10.3 Endoscopic pleurodesis NEC
T10.8 Other specified
T10.9 Unspecified

T11 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of pleura
  Includes:  Pleural cavity

Note:  Diagnostic endoscopic examinations specifically directed at individual intrathoracic organs are usually classified elsewhere



T11.1 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of pleura and biopsy of lesion of pleura
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of pleura and biopsy of pleura
Endoscopic biopsy of lesion of pleura
Endoscopic biopsy of pleura


T11.2 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of pleura and biopsy of lesion of intrathoracic organ NEC
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of pleura and biopsy of intrathoracic organ NEC
Thoracoscopic biopsy of lesion of intrathoracic organ NEC
Thoracoscopic biopsy of intrathoracic organ NEC

Note:  Use a subsidiary site code as necessary


T11.8 Other specified
T11.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Thoracoscopy NEC



T12 Puncture of pleura
 
T12.1 Drainage of lesion of pleura NEC
  Includes:  Drainage of lesion of pleural cavity NEC


T12.2 Drainage of pleural cavity NEC
  Includes:  Paracentesis of chest

Excludes:  Insertion of underwater drain into chest (T12.4)


T12.3 Aspiration of pleural cavity
  Includes:  Thoracocentesis


T12.4 Insertion of tube drain into pleural cavity
  Includes:  Insertion of underwater drain into chest


T12.5 Attention to tube drain into pleural cavity
  Includes:  Attention to underwater drain in chest


T12.6 Insertion of tunnelled catheter into pleural cavity
T12.7 Attention to tunnelled catheter in pleural cavity
T12.8 Other specified
T12.9 Unspecified

T13 Introduction of substance into pleural cavity
 
T13.1 Insufflation of talc into pleural cavity NEC
T13.2 Introduction of sclerosing substance into pleural cavity NEC
T13.3 Introduction of cytotoxic substance into pleural cavity
T13.4 Introduction of therapeutic substance into pleural cavity
T13.8 Other specified
T13.9 Unspecified

T14 Other operations on pleura
  Includes:  Pleural cavity



T14.1 Percutaneous biopsy of lesion of pleura
  Includes:  Percutaneous biopsy of pleura
Biopsy of lesion of pleura NEC
Biopsy of pleura NEC


T14.8 Other specified
T14.9 Unspecified

T15 Repair of rupture of diaphragm
 
T15.1 Repair of traumatic rupture of diaphragm
T15.2 Repair of postoperative rupture of diaphragm
T15.8 Other specified
T15.9 Unspecified

T16 Other repair of diaphragm
  Excludes:  Repair of hiatus hernia (G23)



T16.1 Insertion of prosthesis for repair of diaphragm
T16.2 Plication of diaphragm
T16.3 Closure of fistula of diaphragm
T16.4 Repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia
T16.5 Suture of diaphragm NEC
T16.8 Other specified
T16.9 Unspecified

T17 Other operations on diaphragm
 
T17.1 Excision of lesion of diaphragm
T17.2 Destruction of lesion of diaphragm
T17.8 Other specified
T17.9 Unspecified

T19 Simple excision of inguinal hernial sac
  Note:  Use a supplementary code as necessary for tether of testis (N13.2)



T19.1 Bilateral herniotomy
T19.2 Unilateral herniotomy
T19.3 Ligation of patent processus vaginalis
  Includes:  Correction of hydrocele of infancy


T19.8 Other specified
T19.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Herniotomy NEC



T20 Primary repair of inguinal hernia
  Includes:  Repair of inguinal hernia NEC

Note:  Use a supplementary code as necessary for concurrent excision of bowel (e.g. G69.3, H11.1)
Use a supplementary code as necessary for relief of strangulation of bowel (e.g. G76.2, H17.5)
Use a subsidiary code to identify laterality (Z94)



T20.1 Primary repair of inguinal hernia using insert of natural material
T20.2 Primary repair of inguinal hernia using insert of prosthetic material
  Includes:  Primary repair of inguinal hernia using insert NEC


T20.3 Primary repair of inguinal hernia using sutures
T20.4 Primary repair of inguinal hernia and reduction of sliding hernia
T20.8 Other specified
T20.9 Unspecified

T21 Repair of recurrent inguinal hernia
  Note:  Use a supplementary code as necessary for concurrent excision of bowel (e.g. G69.3, H11.1)
Use a supplementary code as necessary for relief of strangulation of bowel (e.g. G76.2, H17.5)
Use a subsidiary code to identify laterality (Z94)



T21.1 Repair of recurrent inguinal hernia using insert of natural material
T21.2 Repair of recurrent inguinal hernia using insert of prosthetic material
  Includes:  Repair of recurrent inguinal hernia using insert NEC


T21.3 Repair of recurrent inguinal hernia using sutures
T21.4 Removal of prosthetic material from previous repair of inguinal hernia
T21.8 Other specified
T21.9 Unspecified

T22 Primary repair of femoral hernia
  Includes:  Repair of femoral hernia NEC

Note:  Use a supplementary code as necessary for concurrent excision of bowel (e.g. G69.3, H11.1)
Use a supplementary code as necessary for relief of strangulation of bowel (e.g. G76.2, H17.5)
Use a subsidiary code to identify laterality (Z94)



T22.1 Primary repair of femoral hernia using insert of natural material
T22.2 Primary repair of femoral hernia using insert of prosthetic material
  Includes:  Primary repair of femoral hernia using insert NEC


T22.3 Primary repair of femoral hernia using sutures
T22.8 Other specified
T22.9 Unspecified

T23 Repair of recurrent femoral hernia
  Note:  Use a supplementary code as necessary for concurrent excision of bowel (e.g. G69.3, H11.1)
Use a supplementary code as necessary for relief of strangulation of bowel (e.g. G76.2, H17.5)
Use a subsidiary code to identify laterality (Z94)



T23.1 Repair of recurrent femoral hernia using insert of natural material
T23.2 Repair of recurrent femoral hernia using insert of prosthetic material
  Includes:  Repair of recurrent femoral hernia using insert NEC


T23.3 Repair of recurrent femoral hernia using sutures
T23.4 Removal of prosthetic material from previous repair of femoral hernia
T23.8 Other specified
T23.9 Unspecified

T24 Primary repair of umbilical hernia
  Includes:  Repair of umbilical hernia NEC

Excludes:  Repair of recurrent umbilical hernia (T97)



T24.1 Repair of umbilical hernia using insert of natural material
T24.2 Repair of umbilical hernia using insert of prosthetic material
  Includes:  Repair of umbilical hernia using insert NEC


T24.3 Repair of umbilical hernia using sutures
T24.4 Removal of prosthetic material from previous repair of umbilical hernia
T24.8 Other specified
T24.9 Unspecified

T25 Primary repair of incisional hernia
  Includes:  Repair of incisional hernia NEC
Primary repair of parastomal hernia
Repair of parastomal hernia NEC

Note:  Use a supplementary code as necessary for concurrent excision of bowel (e.g. G69.3, H11.1)
Use a supplementary code as necessary for relief of strangulation of bowel (e.g. G76.2, H17.5)



T25.1 Primary repair of incisional hernia using insert of natural material
T25.2 Primary repair of incisional hernia using insert of prosthetic material
  Includes:  Primary repair of incisional hernia using insert NEC


T25.3 Primary repair of incisional hernia using sutures
T25.8 Other specified
T25.9 Unspecified

T26 Repair of recurrent incisional hernia
  Includes:  Repair of recurrent parastomal hernia

Note:  Use a supplementary code as necessary for concurrent excision of bowel (e.g. G69.3, H11.1)
Use a supplementary code as necessary for relief of strangulation of bowel (e.g. G76.2, H17.5)



T26.1 Repair of recurrent incisional hernia using insert of natural material
T26.2 Repair of recurrent incisional hernia using insert of prosthetic material
  Includes:  Repair of recurrent incisional hernia using insert NEC


T26.3 Repair of recurrent incisional hernia using sutures
T26.4 Removal of prosthetic material from previous repair of incisional hernia
T26.8 Other specified
T26.9 Unspecified

T27 Repair of other hernia of abdominal wall
  Excludes:  Repair of recurrent other hernia of abdominal wall (T98)

Note:  Use a supplementary code as necessary for concurrent excision of bowel (e.g. G69.3, H11.1)
Use a supplementary code as necessary for relief of strangulation of bowel (e.g. G76.2, H17.5)



T27.1 Repair of ventral hernia using insert of natural material
T27.2 Repair of ventral hernia using insert of prosthetic material
  Includes:  Repair of ventral hernia using insert NEC


T27.3 Repair of ventral hernia using sutures
T27.4 Removal of prosthetic material from previous repair of ventral hernia
T27.8 Other specified
T27.9 Unspecified

T28 Other repair of anterior abdominal wall
  Includes:  Abdominal wall NEC



T28.1 Closure of gastroschisis
  Includes:  Closure of exomphalos


T28.2 Suture of anterior abdominal wall
  Includes:  Suture of abdomen
Closure of anterior abdominal wall
Closure of abdomen


T28.3 Resuture of previous incision of anterior abdominal wall
  Includes:  Resuture of rupture of incision of anterior abdominal wall
Suture of dehiscence of wound of anterior abdominal wall


T28.8 Other specified
T28.9 Unspecified

T29 Operations on umbilicus
  Includes:  Skin of umbilicus

Excludes:  Repair of umbilical hernia (T24)

Note:  Codes from Chapter S may be used to enhance these codes



T29.1 Excision of umbilicus
T29.2 Excision of urachus
  Includes:  Excision of lesion of urachus


T29.3 Extirpation of lesion of umbilicus
T29.4 Biopsy of lesion of umbilicus
  Includes:  Biopsy of umbilicus


T29.5 Excision of fistula of umbilicus
  Includes:  Excision of sinus of umbilicus


T29.6 Plastic operations on umbilicus
T29.8 Other specified
T29.9 Unspecified

T30 Opening of abdomen
  Includes:  Abdominal wall
Peritoneum
Peritoneal cavity
Abdominal cavity

Note:  Do not use as approach code (Y50)



T30.1 Reopening of abdomen and re-exploration of intra-abdominal operation site and surgical arrest of postoperative bleeding
  Includes:  Reopening of incision of abdomen and re-exploration of intra-abdominal operation site and surgical arrest of bleeding
Reopening of wound of abdomen and re-exploration of intra-abdominal operation site and surgical arrest of bleeding


T30.2 Reopening of abdomen and re-exploration of intra-abdominal operation site NEC
  Includes:  Reopening of incision of abdomen and re-exploration of intra-abdominal operation site NEC
Reopening of wound of abdomen and re-exploration of intra-abdominal operation site NEC


T30.3 Reopening of abdomen NEC
  Includes:  Reopening of incision of abdomen NEC
Reopening of wound of abdomen NEC


T30.4 Opening of abdomen and exploration of groin
  Excludes:  Exploration of groin NEC (T31.7)


T30.5 Packing of abdominal cavity
  Excludes:  Packing of laceration of liver (J04.3)


T30.8 Other specified
T30.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Exploratory laparotomy NEC



T31 Other operations on anterior abdominal wall
  Includes:  Abdominal wall NEC
Abdominal cavity NEC



T31.1 Biopsy of lesion of anterior abdominal wall
  Includes:  Biopsy of anterior abdominal wall


T31.2 Excision of lesion of anterior abdominal wall and insert of prosthetic material into anterior abdominal wall
T31.3 Excision of lesion of anterior abdominal wall NEC
T31.4 Destruction of lesion of anterior abdominal wall
T31.5 Drainage of anterior abdominal wall
T31.6 Removal of foreign body from anterior abdominal wall
T31.7 Exploration of groin NEC
  Excludes:  Opening of abdomen and exploration of groin (T30.4)


T31.8 Other specified
T31.9 Unspecified

T32 Reconstruction of anterior abdominal wall
  Includes:  Abdominal wall NEC
Abdominal cavity NEC

Excludes:  Closure of anterior abdominal wall (T28.2)

Note:  Codes from Chapter S may be used to enhance these codes



T32.1 Reconstruction of anterior abdominal wall using insert of natural material
T32.2 Reconstruction of anterior abdominal wall using insert of prosthetic material
  Includes:  Reconstruction of anterior abdominal wall using insert NEC


T32.3 Reconstruction of anterior abdominal wall using flap NEC
T32.4 Reconstruction of anterior abdominal wall using insert of prosthetic material and flap NEC
T32.8 Other specified
T32.9 Unspecified

T33 Open extirpation of lesion of peritoneum
 
T33.1 Open excision of lesion of peritoneum
T33.2 Open destruction of lesion of peritoneum
T33.8 Other specified
T33.9 Unspecified

T34 Open drainage of peritoneum
  Excludes:  Operations to create drainage into peritoneum (A12.4, A53)
Creation of peritoneovenous shunt (L81.1)
Peritoneal dialysis (X40.2)



T34.1 Open drainage of subphrenic abscess
T34.2 Open drainage of pelvic abscess
T34.3 Open drainage of abdominal abscess NEC
T34.8 Other specified
T34.9 Unspecified

T36 Operations on omentum
 
T36.1 Omentectomy
T36.2 Excision of lesion of omentum
T36.3 Destruction of lesion of omentum
T36.4 Biopsy of lesion of omentum
  Includes:  Biopsy of omentum


T36.5 Creation of omental flap
T36.8 Other specified
T36.9 Unspecified

T37 Operations on mesentery of small intestine
 
T37.1 Excision of lesion of mesentery of small intestine
T37.2 Destruction of lesion of mesentery of small intestine
T37.3 Biopsy of lesion of mesentery of small intestine
  Includes:  Biopsy of mesentery of small intestine
Biopsy of lesion of mesentery NEC
Biopsy of mesentery NEC


T37.4 Repair of mesentery of small intestine
T37.8 Other specified
T37.9 Unspecified

T38 Operations on mesentery of colon
 
T38.1 Excision of lesion of mesentery of colon
T38.2 Destruction of lesion of mesentery of colon
T38.3 Biopsy of lesion of mesentery of colon
  Includes:  Biopsy of mesentery of colon


T38.4 Repair of mesentery of colon
T38.8 Other specified
T38.9 Unspecified

T39 Operations on posterior peritoneum
  Includes:  Posterior abdominal wall



T39.1 Excision of lesion of posterior peritoneum
T39.2 Destruction of lesion of posterior peritoneum
T39.3 Biopsy of lesion of posterior peritoneum
  Includes:  Biopsy of posterior peritoneum


T39.8 Other specified
T39.9 Unspecified

T41 Other open operations on peritoneum
  Includes:  Peritoneal cavity



T41.1 Open biopsy of lesion of peritoneum NEC
  Includes:  Open biopsy of peritoneum NEC
Biopsy of lesion of peritoneum NEC
Biopsy of peritoneum NEC


T41.2 Division of band of peritoneum
T41.3 Freeing of adhesions of peritoneum NEC
  Includes:  Freeing of limited adhesions of peritoneum
Abdomen
Bowel
Mesentery
Omentum

Excludes:  Endoscopic division of adhesions of peritoneum (T42.3)


T41.4 Open removal of foreign body from peritoneum
  Includes:  Removal of foreign body from peritoneum NEC


T41.5 Freeing of extensive adhesions of peritoneum
  Includes:  Abdomen
Bowel
Mesentery
Omentum

Excludes:  Endoscopic division of adhesions of peritoneum (T42.3)


T41.6 Excision of peritoneum
  Includes:  Peritonectomy NEC


T41.8 Other specified
T41.9 Unspecified

T42 Therapeutic endoscopic operations on peritoneum
  Includes:  Peritoneal cavity

Note:  It is not necessary to code additionally any mention of diagnostic endoscopic examination of peritoneum (T43.9)
Therapeutic endoscopic operations specifically directed at individual intra-abdominal organs are usually classified elsewhere



T42.1 Endoscopic resection of lesion of peritoneum
T42.2 Endoscopic destruction of lesion of peritoneum
T42.3 Endoscopic division of adhesions of peritoneum
  Includes:  Abdomen
Bowel
Mesentery
Omentum

Excludes:  Open freeing of adhesions of peritoneum (T41.3, T41.5)


T42.4 Endoscopic removal of foreign body from peritoneum
T42.5 Endoscopic excision of peritoneum
  Includes:  Endoscopic peritonectomy NEC


T42.8 Other specified
T42.9 Unspecified

T43 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of peritoneum
  Includes:  Peritoneal cavity

Note:  Diagnostic endoscopic examinations specifically directed at individual intra-abdominal organs are usually classified elsewhere



T43.1 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of peritoneum and biopsy of lesion of peritoneum
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of peritoneum and biopsy of peritoneum
Endoscopic biopsy of lesion of peritoneum
Endoscopic biopsy of peritoneum


T43.2 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of peritoneum and biopsy of lesion of intra-abdominal organ NEC
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of peritoneum and biopsy of intra-abdominal organ NEC
Laparoscopic biopsy of lesion of intra-abdominal organ NEC
Laparoscopic biopsy of intra-abdominal organ NEC

Note:  Use a subsidiary site code as necessary


T43.3 Diagnostic endoscopic ultrasound examination of peritoneum
  Includes:  Laparoscopic ultrasound examination of peritoneum


T43.4 Diagnostic endoscopic ultrasound examination of peritoneum and biopsy of intra-abdominal organ
  Includes:  Laparoscopic ultrasound examination of peritoneum and biopsy of intra-abdominal organ

Note:  Use a subsidiary site code as necessary


T43.8 Other specified
T43.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Gynaecological laparoscopy NEC
Laparoscopy NEC
Peritoneoscopy NEC



T45 Image controlled operations on abdominal cavity
  Includes:  Pelvic cavity



T45.1 Image controlled percutaneous drainage of subphrenic abscess
T45.2 Image controlled percutaneous drainage of pelvic abscess
T45.3 Image controlled percutaneous drainage of abdominal abscess NEC
T45.4 Image controlled percutaneous drainage of lesion of abdominal cavity NEC
T45.5 Image controlled insertion of biodegradable spacer into perirectal space
  Includes:  Image controlled injection of biodegradable spacer into perirectal space
Image controlled insertion of biodegradable balloon spacer into perirectal space


T45.8 Other specified
T45.9 Unspecified

T46 Other drainage of peritoneal cavity
  Excludes:  Operations to create drainage into peritoneum (A12.4, A53)
Creation of peritoneovenous shunt (L81.1)
Peritoneal dialysis (X40.2)



T46.1 Paracentesis abdominis for ascites
T46.2 Drainage of ascites NEC
  Includes:  Tapping of ascites NEC


T46.3 Irrigation of peritoneal cavity
  Includes:  Lavage of peritoneal cavity
Washout of peritoneal cavity


T46.8 Other specified
T46.9 Unspecified

T48 Other operations on peritoneum
  Includes:  Peritoneal cavity



T48.1 Introduction of radioactive substance into peritoneal cavity
  Note:  Use an additional code to specify radiotherapy delivery (X65)


T48.2 Introduction of cytotoxic substance into peritoneal cavity
T48.3 Introduction of therapeutic substance into peritoneal cavity
T48.4 Introduction of substance into peritoneal cavity NEC
T48.8 Other specified
T48.9 Unspecified

T50 Transplantation of fascia
  Excludes:  With skin (S18, S25)



T50.1 Transfer of fascial tissue
T50.8 Other specified
T50.9 Unspecified

T51 Excision of fascia of abdomen
  Includes:  Release of fascia of abdomen



T51.1 Excision of fascia of posterior abdominal wall
T51.2 Excision of fascia of pelvis
T51.8 Other specified
T51.9 Unspecified

T52 Excision of other fascia
  Note:  Principal category, extended at T56



T52.1 Palmar fasciectomy
T52.2 Revision of palmar fasciectomy
T52.3 Plantar fasciectomy
T52.4 Revision of plantar fasciectomy
T52.5 Digital fasciectomy
T52.6 Revision of digital fasciectomy
T52.8 Other specified
T52.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Fasciectomy NEC



T53 Extirpation of lesion of fascia
 
T53.1 Excision of lesion of fascia
T53.2 Destruction of lesion of fascia
T53.8 Other specified
T53.9 Unspecified

T54 Division of fascia
 
T54.1 Division of palmar fascia NEC
T54.2 Division of plantar fascia NEC
T54.3 Needle fasciotomy of palmar fascia
T54.4 Needle fasciotomy of plantar fascia
T54.8 Other specified
T54.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Fasciotomy NEC



T55 Release of fascia
  Excludes:  Release of fascia of abdomen (T51)



T55.1 Release fasciotomy of upper arm
T55.2 Release fasciotomy of forearm
T55.3 Release fasciotomy of thigh
T55.4 Release fasciotomy of anterior compartment of lower leg
T55.5 Release fasciotomy of posterior compartment of lower leg
T55.6 Release fasciotomy of leg NEC
T55.8 Other specified
T55.9 Unspecified

T56 Other excision of other fascia
  Note:  Principal T52



T56.1 Dermofasciectomy
T56.2 Revision of dermofasciectomy
T56.8 Other specified
T56.9 Unspecified

T57 Other operations on fascia
 
T57.1 Freeing of adhesions of fascia
T57.2 Biopsy of lesion of fascia
  Includes:  Biopsy of fascia


T57.3 Repair of fascia
T57.4 Stripping of fascia
T57.5 Injection of therapeutic substance into fascia
T57.8 Other specified
T57.9 Unspecified

T59 Excision of ganglion
 
T59.1 Excision of ganglion of wrist
T59.2 Excision of ganglion of hand NEC
T59.3 Excision of ganglion of knee
T59.4 Excision of ganglion of foot
  Includes:  Excision of ganglion of ankle


T59.8 Other specified
T59.9 Unspecified

T60 Re-excision of ganglion
 
T60.1 Re-excision of ganglion of wrist
T60.2 Re-excision of ganglion of hand NEC
T60.3 Re-excision of ganglion of knee
T60.4 Re-excision of ganglion of foot
  Includes:  Re-excision of ganglion of ankle


T60.8 Other specified
T60.9 Unspecified

T61 Other operations on ganglion
 
T61.1 Aspiration of ganglion
T61.2 Biopsy of ganglion
T61.3 Injection of ganglion
T61.8 Other specified
T61.9 Unspecified

T62 Operations on bursa
 
T62.1 Total excision of bursa
T62.2 Excision of bursa NEC
T62.3 Biopsy of lesion of bursa
  Includes:  Biopsy of bursa


T62.4 Aspiration of bursa
T62.5 Injection into bursa
T62.6 Exploration of bursa
T62.8 Other specified
T62.9 Unspecified

T64 Transposition of tendon
 
T64.1 Multiple transfer of tendon to tendon
T64.2 Transfer of tendon to tendon NEC
T64.3 Multiple insertion of tendons into bone
T64.4 Insertion of tendon into bone NEC
  Excludes:  For stabilisation of joint (W77)


T64.5 Tenodesis
T64.8 Other specified
T64.9 Unspecified

T65 Excision of tendon
 
T65.1 Sacrifice of tendon
T65.2 Excision of lesion of tendon
T65.8 Other specified
T65.9 Unspecified

T66 Other primary repair of tendon
  Includes:  Repair of tendon NEC

Note:  Principal T67



T66.1 Primary repair of multiple tendons HFQ
T66.8 Other specified
T66.9 Unspecified

T67 Primary repair of tendon
  Includes:  Repair of tendon NEC

Note:  Principal category, extended at T66



T67.1 Primary repair of tendon using tendon transfer procedure
T67.2 Primary repair of tendon using lengthening procedure
T67.3 Primary repair of tendon using permanent prosthesis
T67.4 Primary repair of tendon using temporary prosthesis
T67.5 Primary repair of tendon using graft
T67.6 Primary simple repair of tendon
  Includes:  Primary end to end repair of tendon


T67.7 Primary repair of tendon to bone using fixation
  Includes:  Primary repair of tendon to bone using anchor


T67.8 Other specified
T67.9 Unspecified

T68 Secondary repair of tendon
  Note:  Principal category, extended at T73



T68.1 Secondary repair of tendon using tendon transfer procedure
T68.2 Secondary repair of tendon using lengthening procedure
T68.3 Secondary repair of tendon using permanent prosthesis
T68.4 Secondary repair of tendon using temporary prosthesis
T68.5 Secondary repair of tendon using graft
T68.6 Secondary simple repair of tendon
  Includes:  Secondary end to end repair of tendon


T68.7 Secondary repair of tendon to bone using fixation
  Includes:  Secondary repair of tendon to bone using anchor


T68.8 Other specified
T68.9 Unspecified

T69 Freeing of tendon
  Excludes:  For stabilisation of joint (W77)



T69.1 Primary tenolysis
T69.2 Revision of tenolysis
T69.8 Other specified
T69.9 Unspecified

T70 Adjustment to length of tendon
 
T70.1 Subcutaneous tenotomy
T70.2 Tenotomy NEC
T70.3 Adjustment to muscle origin of tendon
T70.4 Shortening of tendon NEC
T70.5 Lengthening of tendon
  Includes:  Lengthening of muscle


T70.8 Other specified
T70.9 Unspecified

T71 Excision of sheath of tendon
 
T71.1 Tenosynovectomy
T71.8 Other specified
T71.9 Unspecified

T72 Other operations on sheath of tendon
 
T72.1 Reconstruction of sheath of tendon
T72.2 Biopsy of lesion of sheath of tendon
  Includes:  Biopsy of sheath of tendon


T72.3 Release of constriction of sheath of tendon
T72.4 Exploration of sheath of tendon
T72.5 Insertion of spacer into sheath of tendon
T72.8 Other specified
T72.9 Unspecified

T73 Other secondary repair of tendon
  Note:  Principal T68



T73.1 Secondary repair of multiple tendons HFQ
T73.8 Other specified
T73.9 Unspecified

T74 Other operations on tendon
  Note:  Principal category, extended at T82



T74.1 Biopsy of lesion of tendon NEC
  Includes:  Biopsy of tendon NEC


T74.2 Removal of prosthesis from tendon
T74.3 Exploration of tendon NEC
T74.4 Injection of therapeutic substance into tendon NEC
T74.5 Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy of calculus of tendon
  Includes:  Shockwave lithotripsy of calculus of tendon


T74.6 Autologous blood injection into tendon
  Note:  It is not necessary to code additionally any mention of venesection (X36.2)


T74.7 Injection of stem cells into tendon
T74.8 Other specified
T74.9 Unspecified

T75 Delayed primary repair of tendon
  Note:  Principal category, extended at T78



T75.1 Delayed primary repair of tendon using tendon transfer procedure
T75.2 Delayed primary repair of tendon using lengthening procedure
T75.3 Delayed primary repair of tendon using permanent prosthesis
T75.4 Delayed primary repair of tendon using temporary prosthesis
T75.5 Delayed primary repair of tendon using graft
T75.6 Delayed primary simple repair of tendon
  Includes:  Delayed primary end to end repair of tendon


T75.7 Delayed primary repair of tendon to bone using fixation
  Includes:  Delayed primary repair of tendon to bone using anchor


T75.8 Other specified
T75.9 Unspecified

T76 Transplantation of muscle
  Includes:  Flap of muscle NEC

Excludes:  With skin (S17, S24)



T76.1 Microvascular free tissue transfer of flap of muscle
  Note:  Use a supplementary code as necessary for concurrent vein graft (L93.5)


T76.2 Transfer of flap of muscle NEC
T76.8 Other specified
T76.9 Unspecified

T77 Excision of muscle
 
T77.1 Excision of whole muscle group
T77.2 Wide excision of muscle
  Includes:  Wide excision of lesion of muscle


T77.3 Partial excision of muscle NEC
  Includes:  Excision of lesion of muscle NEC
Excision of Volkmann contracture of forearm


T77.4 Debridement of muscle NEC
T77.8 Other specified
T77.9 Unspecified

T78 Other delayed primary repair of tendon
  Note:  Principal T75



T78.1 Delayed primary repair of multiple tendons HFQ
T78.8 Other specified
T78.9 Unspecified

T79 Repair of muscle
 
T79.1 Plastic repair of rotator cuff of shoulder NEC
T79.2 Quadricepsplasty
T79.3 Revisional repair of rotator cuff NEC
T79.4 Plastic repair of multiple tears of rotator cuff of shoulder
T79.5 Revisional repair of multiple tears of rotator cuff of shoulder
T79.8 Other specified
T79.9 Unspecified

T80 Release of contracture of muscle
 
T80.1 Release of paralytic tether
T80.2 Release of cicatricial tether
T80.3 Release of webbing of neck
T80.4 Release of sternomastoid muscle
  Includes:  Release of torticollis


T80.8 Other specified
T80.9 Unspecified

T81 Biopsy of muscle
 
T81.1 Percutaneous biopsy of muscle
  Includes:  Percutaneous biopsy of lesion of muscle


T81.2 Biopsy of neuromuscular junction
  Includes:  Biopsy of muscle for biochemical study
Biopsy of muscle for physiological study


T81.3 Biopsy of lesion of muscle NEC
T81.8 Other specified
T81.9 Unspecified

T82 Operations on tendon
  Note:  Principal T74



T82.1 Revision of repair of tendon
T82.8 Other specified
T82.9 Unspecified

T83 Other operations on muscle
 
T83.1 Destruction of lesion of muscle
T83.2 Division of muscle
  Excludes:  Detrusor myotomy (M41.6)


T83.3 Stretching of muscle
T83.4 Exploration of muscle
T83.5 Catheter manometry of muscle compartment
T83.8 Other specified
T83.9 Unspecified

T85 Block dissection of lymph nodes
 
T85.1 Block dissection of cervical lymph nodes
T85.2 Block dissection of axillary lymph nodes
T85.3 Block dissection of mediastinal lymph nodes
T85.4 Block dissection of para-aortic lymph nodes
T85.5 Block dissection of inguinal lymph nodes
T85.6 Block dissection of pelvic lymph nodes
T85.8 Other specified
T85.9 Unspecified

T86 Sampling of lymph nodes
  Note:  Use subsidiary code for sentinel lymph node (O14.2 (Z))



T86.1 Sampling of cervical lymph nodes
T86.2 Sampling of axillary lymph nodes
T86.3 Sampling of supraclavicular lymph nodes
T86.4 Sampling of internal mammary lymph nodes
T86.5 Sampling of mediastinal lymph nodes
T86.6 Sampling of para-aortic lymph nodes
T86.7 Sampling of inguinal lymph nodes
T86.8 Other specified
T86.9 Unspecified

T87 Excision or biopsy of lymph node
  Note:  Use subsidiary code for sentinel lymph node (O14.2 (Z))



T87.1 Excision or biopsy of scalene lymph node
T87.2 Excision or biopsy of cervical lymph node NEC
T87.3 Excision or biopsy of axillary lymph node
  Includes:  Excision or biopsy of supraclavicular lymph node NEC


T87.4 Excision or biopsy of mediastinal lymph node
T87.5 Excision or biopsy of para-aortic lymph node
T87.6 Excision or biopsy of porta hepatis lymph node
T87.7 Excision or biopsy of inguinal lymph node
T87.8 Other specified
T87.9 Unspecified

T88 Drainage of lesion of lymph node
  Note:  Use subsidiary code for sentinel lymph node (O14.2 (Z))



T88.1 Drainage of lesion of cervical lymph node
T88.2 Drainage of lesion of axillary lymph node
T88.3 Drainage of lesion of inguinal lymph node
T88.8 Other specified
T88.9 Unspecified

T89 Operations on lymphatic duct
 
T89.1 Reconstruction of lymphatic duct
T89.2 Bypass of obstruction of lymphatic duct
T89.3 Ligation of lymphatic duct
T89.4 Cannulation of lymphatic duct
T89.8 Other specified
T89.9 Unspecified

T90 Contrast radiology of lymphatic tissue
 
T90.1 Lymphangiography of arm
T90.2 Lymphangiography of mediastinal lymph nodes
T90.3 Lymphangiography of para-aortic lymph nodes
T90.4 Lymphangiography of leg
T90.8 Other specified
T90.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Lymphangiography NEC



T91 Operations on sentinel lymph node
 
T91.1 Biopsy of sentinel lymph node NEC
T91.2 Scanning of sentinel lymph node
T91.8 Other specified
T91.9 Unspecified

T92 Other operations on lymphatic tissue
 
T92.1 Excision of lymphocele
T92.2 Excision of lymphoedematous tissue of arm
T92.3 Excision of lymphoedematous tissue of leg and buried flaps HFQ
T92.4 Excision of lymphoedematous tissue of leg NEC
T92.5 Excision of lymphoedematous tissue of scrotum
T92.6 Excision of lymphoedematous tissue NEC
T92.8 Other specified
T92.9 Unspecified

T94 Operations on branchial cleft
 
T94.1 Excision of branchial cyst
T94.2 Closure of branchial fistula
T94.8 Other specified
T94.9 Unspecified

T96 Other operations on soft tissue
  Includes:  Connective tissue



T96.1 Excision of cystic hygroma
T96.2 Excision of lesion of soft tissue NEC
T96.3 Debridement of soft tissue NEC
T96.4 Evacuation of seroma from soft tissue
T96.5 Aspiration of soft tissue NEC
T96.6 Biopsy of soft tissue NEC
T96.7 Injection into soft tissue NEC
T96.8 Other specified
T96.9 Unspecified

T97 Repair of recurrent umbilical hernia
  Excludes:  Removal of prosthetic material from previous repair of umbilical hernia (T24.4)



T97.1 Repair of recurrent umbilical hernia using insert of natural material
T97.2 Repair of recurrent umbilical hernia using insert of prosthetic material
  Includes:  Repair of recurrent umbilical hernia using insert NEC


T97.3 Repair of recurrent umbilical hernia using sutures
T97.8 Other specified
T97.9 Unspecified

T98 Repair of recurrent other hernia of abdominal wall
  Note at  T27 applies



T98.1 Repair of recurrent ventral hernia using insert of natural material
T98.2 Repair of recurrent ventral hernia using insert of prosthetic material
  Includes:  Repair of ventral hernia using insert NEC


T98.3 Repair of recurrent ventral hernia using sutures
T98.8 Other specified
T98.9 Unspecified


CHAPTER U
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, TESTING AND REHABILITATION
(CODES U01-U54)

Note:  Refer to anatomical chapter for diagnostic tests and image guided interventions on a specific organ or body part



U01 Diagnostic imaging of whole body
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)



U01.1 Computed tomography of whole body
U01.2 Magnetic resonance imaging of whole body
U01.3 Thermography of whole body
U01.8 Other specified
U01.9 Unspecified

U04 Diagnostic imaging of mouth
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)



U04.1 Bitewing radiology
U04.2 Periapical radiology
U04.3 Occlusal radiology
U04.4 Lateral oblique jaw radiology
U04.8 Other specified
U04.9 Unspecified

U05 Diagnostic imaging of central nervous system
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)



U05.1 Computed tomography of head
U05.2 Magnetic resonance imaging of head
U05.3 Functional magnetic resonance imaging of head
U05.4 Computed tomography of spine
U05.5 Magnetic resonance imaging of spine
U05.8 Other specified
U05.9 Unspecified

U06 Diagnostic imaging of face and neck
 
U06.1 Computed tomography of sinuses
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U06.2 Dacryoscintigraphy
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U06.3 Ultrasound of thyroid gland
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U06.4 Plain x-ray of skull
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U06.5 Scanning of thyroid gland NEC
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U06.8 Other specified
U06.9 Unspecified

U07 Diagnostic imaging of chest
  Excludes:  Diagnostic imaging of breast (U18)
Diagnostic imaging of respiratory system (U15)

Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)



U07.1 Computed tomography of chest
U07.2 Magnetic resonance imaging of chest
U07.3 Plain x-ray of chest
U07.8 Other specified
U07.9 Unspecified

U08 Diagnostic imaging of abdomen
  Excludes:  Diagnostic imaging of digestive tract (U17)

Note:  For laparoscopic ultrasound examination of organ - see body system chapter
Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)



U08.1 Computed tomography of abdomen NEC
  Excludes:  Computed tomography of colon (U17.5)


U08.2 Ultrasound of abdomen
U08.3 Plain x-ray of abdomen
U08.4 Upper gastrointestinal imaging series
U08.5 Magnetic resonance imaging of abdomen
U08.8 Other specified
U08.9 Unspecified

U09 Diagnostic imaging of pelvis
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)



U09.1 Computed tomography of pelvis
U09.2 Ultrasound of pelvis
  Includes:  Hysterosonography
Transrectal ultrasound of pelvis

Excludes:  Transvaginal ultrasound (Q55.5)


U09.3 Magnetic resonance imaging of pelvis
U09.8 Other specified
U09.9 Unspecified

U10 Diagnostic imaging of heart
  Excludes:  Contrast radiology of heart (K63)



U10.1 Cardiac computed tomography for calcium scoring
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U10.2 Cardiac computed tomography angiography
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U10.3 Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U10.4 Myocardial positron emission tomography
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U10.5 Radionuclide angiocardiography
  Includes:  First pass cardiac angiogram

Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U10.6 Myocardial perfusion scan
  Includes:  Myocardial perfusion scan with combined rest and stress test

Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U10.7 Cardiac multiple gated acquisition scan
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U10.8 Other specified
U10.9 Unspecified

U11 Diagnostic imaging of vascular system
  Excludes:  Diagnostic transluminal operations on arteries and veins (Chapter L)

Note:  Principal category, extended at U35



U11.1 Ultrasound of carotid artery
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U11.2 Doppler ultrasound of vessels of extremities
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U11.3 Vascular ultrasound NEC
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U11.4 Computed tomography scan of cerebral vessels
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U11.5 Thallium stress test
  Includes:  Myocardial perfusion scan stress test

Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U11.6 D-dimer assay
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U11.7 Magnetic resonance angiography
  Includes:  Magnetic resonance venography

Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U11.8 Other specified
U11.9 Unspecified

U12 Diagnostic imaging of genitourinary system
  Excludes:  Diagnostic testing of genitourinary system (U26)

Note:  Principal category, extended at U37



U12.1 Voiding cystourethrogram
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U12.2 Ultrasound of scrotum
  Includes:  Ultrasound of testes

Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U12.3 Ultrasound of kidneys
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U12.4 Ultrasound of bladder
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U12.5 Static renogram
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U12.6 Mercaptoacetyltriglycine renogram
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U12.7 Nuclear cystography
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U12.8 Other specified
U12.9 Unspecified

U13 Diagnostic imaging of musculoskeletal system
  Excludes:  Nuclear bone scan (U14)

Note:  Use a subsidiary site code as necessary
Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)



U13.1 Bone densitometry
  Includes:  Dual emission x-ray absorptiometry scan


U13.2 Ultrasound of bone
  Includes:  Ultrasound of joint


U13.3 Magnetic resonance imaging of bone
  Includes:  Magnetic resonance imaging of joint


U13.4 Plain x-ray of joint
U13.5 Plain x-ray of bone
U13.6 Computed tomography of bone
  Includes:  Computed tomography of joint


U13.8 Other specified
U13.9 Unspecified

U14 Nuclear bone scan
  Excludes:  Diagnostic imaging of musculoskeletal system (U13)

Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)



U14.1 Nuclear bone scan of whole body
U14.2 Nuclear bone scan - special views
U14.3 Nuclear bone scan - three phase
U14.4 Nuclear bone scan - two phase
U14.8 Other specified
U14.9 Unspecified

U15 Diagnostic imaging of respiratory system
  Excludes:  Diagnostic imaging of chest (U07)

Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)



U15.1 Lung perfusion scanning NEC
U15.2 Lung ventilation scanning NEC
  Includes:  Ventilation scanning with krypton inhalation


U15.3 Ventilation perfusion quotient scan
U15.8 Other specified
U15.9 Unspecified

U16 Diagnostic imaging of hepatobiliary system
 
U16.1 Hepatobiliary nuclear scan
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U16.2 Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U16.8 Other specified
U16.9 Unspecified

U17 Diagnostic imaging of digestive tract
 
U17.1 Meckel's scan
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U17.2 Selenium 75 homocholic acid taurine study
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U17.3 Barium swallow
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U17.4 Barium enema
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U17.5 Computed tomography of colon
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U17.6 Patency capsule examination
U17.7 Wireless capsule endoscopy of digestive tract
  Includes:  Capsule endoscopy


U17.8 Other specified
U17.9 Unspecified

U18 Diagnostic imaging of breast
 
U18.1 Scintimammography
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U18.2 Thermography of breast
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U18.3 Mammography
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U18.8 Other specified
U18.9 Unspecified

U19 Diagnostic electrocardiography
  Excludes:  Diagnostic imaging of heart (U10)

Note:  Principal category, extended at U34



U19.1 Implantation of electrocardiography loop recorder
U19.2 24 hour ambulatory electrocardiography
  Includes:  24 hour event monitoring electrocardiography


U19.3 48 hour ambulatory electrocardiography
  Includes:  48 hour event monitoring electrocardiography


U19.4 Exercise electrocardiography
  Includes:  Exercise stress test


U19.5 Holter extended electrocardiographic recording
U19.6 Cardiomemo electrocardiographic monitoring
U19.7 Removal of electrocardiography loop recorder
U19.8 Other specified
U19.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Diagnostic electrocardiography NEC
Resting diagnostic electrocardiography



U20 Diagnostic echocardiography
  Includes:  Ultrasound of heart

Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)



U20.1 Transthoracic echocardiography
U20.2 Transoesophageal echocardiography
U20.3 Intravascular echocardiography
U20.4 Epicardial echocardiography
U20.5 Stress echocardiography
U20.6 Fetal echocardiography
U20.8 Other specified
U20.9 Unspecified

U21 Diagnostic imaging procedures
  Note:  Principal category, extended at U36



U21.1 Magnetic resonance imaging NEC
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U21.2 Computed tomography NEC
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U21.3 Positron emission tomography NEC
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U21.4 Single photon emission computed tomography NEC
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U21.5 Contrast fluoroscopy NEC
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U21.6 Ultrasound scan NEC
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U21.7 Plain x-ray NEC
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U21.8 Other specified
U21.9 Unspecified

U22 Neuropsychology tests
 
U22.1 Electroencephalograph telemetry
U22.2 Functional inactivation of single brain hemisphere test
U22.3 Neuropsychology test of intelligence
U22.4 Neuropsychology test of language
U22.5 Neuropsychology test of memory
U22.6 Neuropsychology test of perception
U22.7 Neuropsychology test of executive function
U22.8 Other specified
U22.9 Unspecified

U23 Nuclear medicine haematological tests
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)



U23.1 Red cell mass studies
U23.2 White cell scan using indium 111
U23.3 White cell scan using technetium 99
U23.4 Ferrokinetic studies
U23.8 Other specified
U23.9 Unspecified

U24 Diagnostic audiology
 
U24.1 Pure tone audiometry
U24.2 Balance assessment
U24.3 Hearing assessment
U24.8 Other specified
U24.9 Unspecified

U25 Breath tests
 
U25.1 C14 urea helicobacter pylori breath test
U25.2 C14 glycocholic acid breath test
U25.3 Hydrogen breath test
U25.4 Urea helicobacter pylori breath test NEC
U25.5 Gastric emptying breath test
U25.8 Other specified
U25.9 Unspecified

U26 Diagnostic testing of genitourinary system
  Excludes:  Diagnostic imaging of genitourinary system (U12)



U26.1 Glomerular filtration rate testing
U26.2 Uroflowmetry NEC
U26.3 Test strip urinalysis
U26.4 Urodynamics NEC
  Excludes:  Urodynamic studies using catheter (M47.4)


U26.5 Schilling test
U26.8 Other specified
U26.9 Unspecified

U27 Diagnostic application tests on skin
 
U27.1 Standard series patch testing of skin
U27.2 Extended series patch testing of skin
U27.3 Closed routine patch testing of skin
U27.4 Closed special patch testing of skin
U27.5 Open patch testing of skin
U27.6 Patch testing of skin with patient's own products
U27.7 Photopatch testing of skin
U27.8 Other specified
U27.9 Unspecified

U28 Other diagnostic tests on skin
  Note:  Principal category, extended at U40



U28.1 Phototesting of skin using monochromator
U28.2 Phototesting of skin using solar simulator
U28.3 Provocation phototesting
U28.4 Passive transfer test for solar urticaria
U28.5 Reverse passive transfer test for solar urticaria
U28.6 Autologous serum skin test for urticaria
U28.7 Physical challenge tests for urticaria
  Includes:  Dermographism
Pressure tests
Ice tests
Sweat tests
Water tests
Exercise tests
Vibration tests


U28.8 Other specified
U28.9 Unspecified

U29 Diagnostic endocrinology
  Note:  Principal category, extended at U38



U29.1 Insulin stress test of anterior pituitary function
U29.2 Insulin secretion glucagon test
U29.3 Glucose tolerance test
U29.4 Water deprivation test
U29.5 Adrenal suppression test
U29.6 Arginine vasopressin response to hypertonic saline test
U29.7 Short synacthen test
U29.8 Other specified
U29.9 Unspecified

U30 Autonomic cardiovascular testing
 
U30.1 Tilt table testing
U30.2 Carotid sinus massage test
U30.8 Other specified
U30.9 Unspecified

U31 Pacemaker testing
 
U31.1 Distant pacemaker test
U31.8 Other specified
U31.9 Unspecified

U32 Diagnostic blood tests
 
U32.1 Human Immunodeficiency Virus blood test
U32.8 Other specified
U32.9 Unspecified

U33 Other diagnostic tests
 
U33.1 Polysomnography
  Includes:  Cardiopulmonary sleep studies


U33.2 Application of ambulatory blood pressure monitor
U33.3 Removal of ambulatory blood pressure monitor
U33.8 Other specified
U33.9 Unspecified

U34 Other diagnostic electrocardiography
  Excludes:  Diagnostic imaging of heart (U10)

Note:  Principal U19



U34.1 Cardiac provocation test
  Includes:  Cardiac drug challenge test


U34.8 Other specified
U34.9 Unspecified

U35 Other diagnostic imaging of vascular system
  Note:  Principal U11
Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)



U35.1 Thermography of blood flow
U35.2 Laser Doppler ultrasound velocimetry
U35.3 Transcranial Doppler ultrasound velocimetry
U35.4 Computed tomography of pulmonary arteries
U35.5 Computed tomography angiography NEC
  Includes:  Computed tomography venography NEC


U35.8 Other specified
U35.9 Unspecified

U36 Other diagnostic imaging procedures
  Note:  Principal U21



U36.1 Thermography NEC
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U36.2 Positron emission tomography with computed tomography NEC
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U36.3 Single photon emission computed tomography with computed tomography NEC
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify gallium-67 imaging (Y93), radiopharmaceutical imaging (Y94)


U36.4 Ultrasound elastography
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U36.5 Cone beam computed tomography NEC
  Note:  Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)


U36.8 Other specified
U36.9 Unspecified

U37 Other diagnostic imaging of genitourinary system
  Note:  Principal U12
Use subsidiary codes to identify radiology with contrast (Y97), radiology procedures (Y98)



U37.1 Magnetic resonance imaging of kidneys
U37.2 Computed tomography of kidneys
U37.8 Other specified
U37.9 Unspecified

U38 Other diagnostic endocrinology
  Note:  Principal U29



U38.1 Saline suppression test
U38.8 Other specified
U38.9 Unspecified

U40 Diagnostic tests on skin
  Excludes:  Diagnostic application tests on skin (U27)

Note:  Principal U28



U40.1 Diagnostic intradermal inoculation of skin
U40.2 Diagnostic ultraviolet skin test
U40.3 Skin prick test
U40.8 Other specified
U40.9 Unspecified

U41 Provocation test
  Includes:  Challenge test

Excludes:  Provocation phototesting (U28.3)
Cardiac provocation test (U34.1)



U41.1 Oral food provocation test
U41.2 Oral drug provocation test
U41.8 Other specified
U41.9 Unspecified

U50 Rehabilitation for musculoskeletal disorders
 
U50.1 Delivery of rehabilitation for amputation of limb
U50.2 Delivery of rehabilitation for hip fracture
  Excludes:  When associated with joint replacement (U50.3)


U50.3 Delivery of rehabilitation for joint replacement
U50.4 Delivery of rehabilitation for rheumatoid arthritis
  Excludes:  When associated with joint replacement (U50.3)


U50.5 Delivery of rehabilitation for osteoarthritis
  Excludes:  When associated with joint replacement (U50.3)


U50.6 Delivery of rehabilitation for joint instability
  Excludes:  When associated with joint replacement (U50.3)


U50.8 Other specified
U50.9 Unspecified

U51 Rehabilitation for neurological disorders
 
U51.1 Delivery of rehabilitation for brain injuries
U51.2 Delivery of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury
U51.3 Delivery of rehabilitation for pain syndromes
U51.8 Other specified
U51.9 Unspecified

U52 Rehabilitation for psychiatric disorders
 
U52.1 Delivery of rehabilitation for drug addiction
U52.2 Delivery of rehabilitation for alcohol addiction
U52.8 Other specified
U52.9 Unspecified

U53 Rehabilitation for trauma and reconstructive surgery
 
U53.1 Delivery of rehabilitation following plastic maxillofacial reconstructive surgery
U53.2 Delivery of rehabilitation following other plastic reconstructive surgery NEC
U53.3 Delivery of rehabilitation for burns
  Excludes:  When associated with reconstructive surgery (U53.1, U53.2)


U53.4 Delivery of rehabilitation for trauma NEC
  Excludes:  When associated with reconstructive surgery (U53.1,U53.2)


U53.8 Other specified
U53.9 Unspecified

U54 Rehabilitation for other disorders
 
U54.1 Delivery of rehabilitation for acute cardiac disorders
  Includes:  Delivery of rehabilitation for acute myocardial infarction


U54.2 Delivery of rehabilitation for respiratory disorders
U54.3 Delivery of rehabilitation for stroke
U54.8 Other specified
U54.9 Unspecified