03SM0ZZ

PCS Procedure

Reposition Right External Carotid Artery, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 03SM0ZZ

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 03SM0ZZ: Reposition Right External Carotid Artery, Open Approach. Table 03S, 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: Reposition

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Reposition

Moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part

The body part is moved to a new location from an abnormal location, or from a normal location where it is not functioning correctly. The body part may or may not be cut out or off to be moved to the new location

Includes: Reposition of undescended testicle, fracture reduction

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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03SL4ZZ

Reposition Left Internal Carotid Artery, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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03SM3ZZ

Reposition Right External Carotid Artery, Percutaneous Approach

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