08NM0ZZ

PCS Procedure

Release Left Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach

Release Left Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 08NM0ZZ

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 08NM0ZZ: Release Left Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach. Table 08N, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Eye body system. The approach used is Open.

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
Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

Adjacent Procedure Codes