00160K4

PCS Procedure

Bypass Cereb Vent to Pleural Cav w Nonaut Sub, Open

Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Pleural Cavity with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 00160K4

Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Pleural Cavity with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 00160K4, found in table 001, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves body system. Its root operation is Bypass. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
Root Operation: Bypass

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Bypass

Altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part

Rerouting contents of a body part to a downstream area of the normal route, to a similar route and body part, or to an abnormal route and dissimilar body part. Includes one or more anastomoses, with or without the use of a device

Includes: Coronary artery bypass, colostomy formation

Approach · Approach

Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

Adjacent Procedure Codes

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00160K3

Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Blood Vessel with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach

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00160K5

Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Intestine with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach

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