0CNH0ZZ

PCS Procedure

Release Left Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach

Release Left Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0CNH0ZZ

In ICD-10-PCS, code 0CNH0ZZ describes Release Left Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach. This procedure is listed in table 0CN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Release. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Mouth and Throat
Root Operation
Release

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Release

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

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