Summary & Overview
ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Lower Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0YWB includes procedures performed to correct or revise devices or displaced devices in the left lower extremity. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device in the left lower extremity is corrected to the extent possible. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0YWB group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
Lower Extremity, LeftICD-10-PCSICD-10 PCS 0YWBInpatient ProcedureProcedure CodingRevisionOrthopedic DeviceHardware RevisionLeft Lower Extremity
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
Typical Clinical Scenarios
- An elderly patient with a history of total left total knee arthroplasty presents to the hospital with acute onset swelling, pain, and audible crepitus of the left prosthesis after a ground-level fall. Imaging demonstrates displacement/malalignment of the implanted left knee component without evidence of gross infection; the patient is admitted for closed or open repositioning of the prosthetic components to restore alignment and joint function. Typical codes:
0YWB03Z,0YWB33Z - A younger adult with a history of an intramedullary rod and locking screws in the left femur from prior fracture repair develops hardware loosening and progressive thigh pain months after initial surgery; radiographs show backing out and partial migration of a locking screw. The patient is scheduled for an inpatient procedure to correct the position of the displaced fixation device and secure the construct to restore stability and relieve pain. Typical codes:
0YWB07Z,0YWB37Z - A patient with a chronically malfunctioning left total hip prosthesis presents electively for revision surgery because of recurrent instability and mechanical failure of a modular head-neck junction; cultures are negative and the plan is to correct the malfunctioning implant components to the extent possible while preserving well-fixed portions. Typical codes:
0YWB0JZ,0YWB3JZ