08Q8XZZ

PCS Procedure

Repair Right Cornea, External Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 08Q8XZZ

In ICD-10-PCS, code 08Q8XZZ describes Repair Right Cornea, External Approach. This procedure is listed in table 08Q, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Repair. The approach used is External.

Procedure Details

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

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Repair

Restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function

Used only when the method to accomplish the repair is not one of the other root operations

Includes: Colostomy takedown, suture of laceration

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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