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PCS Procedure

Extraction of Femoral Nerve, Open Approach

Extraction of Femoral Nerve, Open Approach

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Peripheral Nervous System
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

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