ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Upper Femur: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0QD6 includes procedures performed to extract all or a portion of the right upper femur in the lower bones body system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an open surgical extraction of bone is performed to remove diseased, damaged, or displaced portions of the right upper femur. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0QD6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Right Upper Femur Extraction Procedure Overview
Procedures in this group involve the extraction of all or a portion of the right upper femur through an open surgical approach and target the lower bones body system. These operations remove bone by pulling or stripping out or off using force and may be performed for reasons such as extensive trauma, tumor, or sequestrum removal. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific operation, anatomic site, and approach used.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| Q | Body System | Lower Bones |
| D | Operation | Extraction |
| 6 | Body Part | Upper Femur, Right |