05NY0ZZBillable procedure code
Release Upper Vein, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Upper Veins·Table 05N·FY 2027
05NY0ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Upper Vein, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 05N, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Upper Veins body system. Its root operation is Release. The approach used is Open.
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What the code means
Release: root operation
Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force
Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out
Includes: Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release
Open: approach
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure