081X0Z3

PCS Procedure

Bypass Right Lacrimal Duct to Nasal Cavity, Open Approach

Bypass Right Lacrimal Duct to Nasal Cavity, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 081X0Z3

Bypass Right Lacrimal Duct to Nasal Cavity, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 081X0Z3, found in table 081, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Eye body system. Its root operation is Bypass. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Eye
Root Operation
Bypass

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Bypass

Altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part

Rerouting contents of a body part to a downstream area of the normal route, to a similar route and body part, or to an abnormal route and dissimilar body part. Includes one or more anastomoses, with or without the use of a device

Includes: Coronary artery bypass, colostomy formation

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