00N90ZZ

PCS Procedure

Release Thalamus, Open Approach

Release Thalamus, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 00N90ZZ

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 00N90ZZ: Release Thalamus, Open Approach. Table 00N, 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
Release

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Release

Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force

Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out

Includes: Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release

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