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 SITECHAPTERCODE NIPPLE AND AREOLABB35B36 EYEBROWCC10 LIP FF01-F06 and for skin of the following sites (and their extended categories): SITECHAPTERCODE CANTHUSCC11 EYELIDCC12C17C19C22 EXTERNAL EARDD02-D04D06 PERIANAL REGIONHH48H49H56.1 EXTERNAL NOSEEE09 SCROTUMNN01-N03 MALE PERINEUMNN24 PENISN N27-N28N32 Includes: PrepuceN N30 VULVAPP05-P09 FEMALE PERINEUMPP11-P13 UMBILICUST T29
Codes from this chapter may, however, be used to enhance these codes where necessary
S01Plastic 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
S02Plastic 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
S03Plastic 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
S04Other 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
S05Microscopically 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
S06Other 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
S07Photodynamic 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
S08Curettage 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
S09Photodestruction 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
S10Other 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
S11Other 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
S12.1 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
S13Punch 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
S14Shave 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
S15Other 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
S17.1 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
S18.1 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
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
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
S22.1 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
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
S25.1 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
S26.1 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
S27.1 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
S28Flap of mucosa S28.1 Tongue flap S28.8 Other specified S28.9 Unspecified
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
S30Other 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
S31.1 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
S32.1 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
S33.1 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
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
S36.1 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
S37.1 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
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
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
S43Removal 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
S44Removal 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
S45Removal 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
S47Opening 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
S48Insertion 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
S49Attention 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
S50Introduction 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
S51Introduction of destructive substance into subcutaneous tissue S51.1 Injection of sclerosing substance into subcutaneous tissue S51.8 Other specified S51.9 Unspecified
S52Introduction 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
S53Introduction 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
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
S55Exploration of burnt skin of other site Includes: Subcutaneous tissue 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
S56Exploration of other skin of head or neck Includes: Subcutaneous tissue of head or neck NEC Wound 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
S57Exploration of other skin of other site Includes: Subcutaneous tissue NEC Wound 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
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
S62Other 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
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
S64Extirpation 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
S66Other 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
S68Excision 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
S70Other 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
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)
T01Partial 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
T02Reconstruction 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
T03Opening of chest Includes: Chest wall Pleura Pleural cavity
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
T05Other 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
T07Open 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
T08Open 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
T09Other 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
T10Therapeutic 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
T11Diagnostic 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
T12Puncture 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
T13Introduction 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
T14Other 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
T15Repair 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
T16Other 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
T17Other operations on diaphragm T17.1 Excision of lesion of diaphragm T17.2 Destruction of lesion of diaphragm T17.8 Other specified T17.9 Unspecified
T19Simple 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
T20Primary 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
T21Repair 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
T22Primary 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
T23Repair 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
T24Primary 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
T25Primary 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
T26Repair 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
T27Repair 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
T28Other 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
T29Operations on umbilicus Includes: Skin of umbilicus
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
T31Other 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
T32Reconstruction 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
T33Open 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
T34Open 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
T36Operations 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
T37Operations 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
T38Operations 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
T39Operations 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
T41Other 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
T42Therapeutic 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
T43Diagnostic 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
T45Image 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
T46Other 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
T48Other 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
T50Transplantation of fascia Excludes: With skin (S18, S25)
T50.1 Transfer of fascial tissue T50.8 Other specified T50.9 Unspecified
T51Excision 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
T52Excision 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
T53Extirpation 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
T54Division 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
T55Release 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
T56.1 Dermofasciectomy T56.2 Revision of dermofasciectomy T56.8 Other specified T56.9 Unspecified
T57Other 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
T59Excision 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
T60Re-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
T61Other 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
T62Operations 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
T64Transposition 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
T65Excision of tendon T65.1 Sacrifice of tendon T65.2 Excision of lesion of tendon T65.8 Other specified T65.9 Unspecified
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
T68Secondary 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
T69.1 Primary tenolysis T69.2 Revision of tenolysis T69.8 Other specified T69.9 Unspecified
T70Adjustment 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
T71Excision of sheath of tendon T71.1 Tenosynovectomy T71.8 Other specified T71.9 Unspecified
T72Other 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
T73.1 Secondary repair of multiple tendons HFQ T73.8 Other specified T73.9 Unspecified
T74Other 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
T75Delayed 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
T76Transplantation of muscle Includes: Flap of muscle NEC
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
T80Release 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
T81Biopsy 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
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
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
T89Operations 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
T90Contrast 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
T91Operations on sentinel lymph node T91.1 Biopsy of sentinel lymph node NEC
T92Other 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
T94Operations on branchial cleft T94.1 Excision of branchial cyst T94.2 Closure of branchial fistula T94.8 Other specified T94.9 Unspecified
T96Other 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
T97Repair 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
T98Repair 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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
U28.1 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
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
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
U37Other diagnostic imaging of genitourinary system
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)
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
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)