099R0ZZ

PCS Procedure

Drainage of Left Maxillary Sinus, Open Approach

Drainage of Left Maxillary Sinus, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 099R0ZZ

099R0ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Left Maxillary Sinus, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 099, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Ear, Nose, Sinus body system. Its root operation is Drainage. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Ear, Nose, Sinus
Root Operation
Drainage

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Drainage

Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part

The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies

Includes: Thoracentesis, incision and drainage

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