055R0ZZ

PCS Procedure

Destruction of Right Vertebral Vein, Open Approach

Destruction of Right Vertebral Vein, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 055R0ZZ

055R0ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Right Vertebral Vein, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 055, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Upper Veins body system. Its root operation is Destruction. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Upper Veins
Root Operation: Destruction

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Destruction

Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent

None of the body part is physically taken out

Includes: Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion

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

Destruction of Left External Jugular Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

Destruction of Right Vertebral Vein, Percutaneous Approach

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