00DL0ZZ

PCS Procedure

Extraction of Abducens Nerve, Open Approach

Extraction of Abducens Nerve, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 00DL0ZZ

00DL0ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extraction of Abducens Nerve, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 00D, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves body system. Its root operation is Extraction. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

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

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Extraction

Pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force

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

Includes: Dilation and curettage, vein stripping

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