0C92XZZ

PCS Procedure

Drainage of Hard Palate, External Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0C92XZZ

Drainage of Hard Palate, External Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0C92XZZ, found in table 0C9, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Mouth and Throat body system. Its root operation is Drainage. The approach used is External.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Mouth and Throat
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

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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Drainage of Hard Palate, External Approach, Diagnostic

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0C9300Z

Drainage of Soft Palate with Drainage Device, Open Approach

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