009D0ZX

PCS Procedure

Drainage of Medulla Oblongata, Open Approach, Diagnostic

Drainage of Medulla Oblongata, Open Approach, Diagnostic

About ICD-10-PCS code 009D0ZX

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 009D0ZX: Drainage of Medulla Oblongata, Open Approach, Diagnostic. Table 009, 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: Drainage

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Drainage

Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part

The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies

Includes: Thoracentesis, incision and drainage

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

Drainage of Medulla Oblongata with Drainage Device, Open Approach

Drainage of Medulla Oblongata, Open Approach

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