008S0ZZ

PCS Procedure

Division of Hypoglossal Nerve, Open Approach

Division of Hypoglossal Nerve, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 008S0ZZ

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 008S0ZZ: Division of Hypoglossal Nerve, Open Approach. Table 008, 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: Division

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Division

Cutting into a body part, without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part, in order to separate or transect a body part

All or a portion of the body part is separated into two or more portions

Includes: Spinal cordotomy, osteotomy

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

Division of Accessory Nerve, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

Division of Hypoglossal Nerve, Percutaneous Approach

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