Destruction of Lower Gingiva, External Approach
Medical and Surgical·Mouth and Throat·Table 0C5·FY 2027
Destruction of Lower Gingiva, External Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0C56XZZ, found in table 0C5, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Mouth and Throat body system. Its root operation is Destruction. The approach used is External.
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What the code means
Destruction: root operation
Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent
None of the body part is physically taken out
Includes: Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion
External: approach
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
Nearby codes in table 0C5
Diagnosis codes mentioning “destruction”
- Y38.1 Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft
- Y38.1X Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft
- Y36.1 War operations involving destruction of aircraft
- Y37.1 Military operations involving destruction of aircraft
- Y36.10 War operations involving unspecified destruction of aircraft