005Y0Z3

PCS Procedure

Destruction of Lumbar Spinal Cord using LITT, Open Approach

Destruction of Lumbar Spinal Cord using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 005Y0Z3

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 005Y0Z3: Destruction of Lumbar Spinal Cord using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach. Table 005, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves body system. 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

Root Operation · Operation

Destruction

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

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

Destruction of Thoracic Spinal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

Destruction of Lumbar Spinal Cord, Open Approach

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