ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Femur, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0QC7 includes procedures performed to remove solid matter from the upper femur, left side, within the lower bones body system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when extirpation of foreign material, bone fragments, or pathological deposits is performed in the proximal left femur. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0QC7 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and anatomical site, supporting correct case mix assignment and payment.
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Upper Femur, Left Extirpation Procedure Overview
Procedures in this group involve extirpation — taking or cutting out solid matter — from the upper left femur and target the lower bones body system. These inpatient procedures remove foreign bodies, bone fragments, sequestra, or pathological calcifications from the proximal femur. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these extirpation procedures is important for clinical documentation and appropriate inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific operation and anatomical site.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| Q | Body System | Lower Bones |
| C | Operation | Extirpation |
| 7 | Body Part | Upper Femur, Left |