06DP0ZZ

PCS Procedure

Extraction of Right Saphenous Vein, Open Approach

Extraction of Right Saphenous Vein, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 06DP0ZZ

Extraction of Right Saphenous Vein, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 06DP0ZZ, found in table 06D, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Lower Veins body system. Its root operation is Extraction. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Lower Veins
Root Operation
Extraction

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Extraction

Pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force

The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify extraction procedures that are biopsies

Includes: Dilation and curettage, vein stripping

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