031J0ZK

PCS Procedure

Bypass L Com Carotid to L Extracran Art, Open Approach

Bypass Left Common Carotid Artery to Left Extracranial Artery, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 031J0ZK

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 031J0ZK: Bypass Left Common Carotid Artery to Left Extracranial Artery, Open Approach. Table 031, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Upper Arteries body system. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Upper Arteries
Root Operation: Bypass

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Bypass

Altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part

Rerouting contents of a body part to a downstream area of the normal route, to a similar route and body part, or to an abnormal route and dissimilar body part. Includes one or more anastomoses, with or without the use of a device

Includes: Coronary artery bypass, colostomy formation

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

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031J0ZY

Bypass Left Common Carotid Artery to Upper Artery, Open Approach

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