Release Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
Medical and Surgical·Mouth and Throat·Table 0CN·FY 2027
Release Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0CNM8ZZ, found in table 0CN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Mouth and Throat body system. Its root operation is Release. The approach used is Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic.
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What the code means
Release: root operation
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
Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic: approach
Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure