08N6XZZ

PCS Procedure

Release Right Sclera, External Approach

Release Right Sclera, External Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 08N6XZZ

08N6XZZ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Right Sclera, External Approach. It belongs to PCS table 08N, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Eye body system. Its root operation is Release. The approach used is External.

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Eye
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
External

Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane

Adjacent Procedure Codes