005X0Z3
PCS ProcedureDestruction of Thor Spinal Cord using LITT, Open Approach
Destruction of Thoracic Spinal Cord using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach
Destruction of Thoracic Spinal Cord using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 005X0Z3, found in table 005, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves body system. Its root operation is Destruction. The approach used is Open.
Procedure Details
- Section
- [0] Medical and Surgical
- Body System
- Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
- Root Operation
- Destruction
Clinical Definitions
Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent
None of the body part is physically taken out
Includes: Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion
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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