07NM0ZZ

PCS Procedure

Release Thymus, Open Approach

Release Thymus, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 07NM0ZZ

Release Thymus, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 07NM0ZZ, found in table 07N, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Lymphatic and Hemic Systems body system. Its root operation is Release. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Lymphatic and Hemic Systems
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