02HW02Z

PCS Procedure

Insertion of Monitor Dev into Thor Aorta Desc, Open Approach

Insertion of Monitoring Device into Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 02HW02Z

In ICD-10-PCS, code 02HW02Z describes Insertion of Monitoring Device into Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach. This procedure is listed in table 02H, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Insertion. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Heart and Great Vessels
Root Operation: Insertion

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Insertion

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter

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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