08NW0ZZBillable procedure code

Release Left Lacrimal Gland, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical·Eye·Table 08N·FY 2027

In ICD-10-PCS, code 08NW0ZZ describes Release Left Lacrimal Gland, Open Approach. This procedure is listed in table 08N, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Release. The approach used is Open.

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What the code means

Release: root operation

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

Open: approach

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