08NSXZZ

PCS Procedure

Release Right Conjunctiva, External Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 08NSXZZ

In ICD-10-PCS, code 08NSXZZ describes Release Right Conjunctiva, External Approach. This procedure is listed in table 08N, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). 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

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08NTXZZ

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