06N00ZZ

PCS Procedure

Release Inferior Vena Cava, Open Approach

Release Inferior Vena Cava, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 06N00ZZ

06N00ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Inferior Vena Cava, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 06N, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Lower Veins body system. Its root operation is Release. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

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

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Release

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

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