0CNNXZZ
PCS ProcedureRelease Uvula, External Approach
Release Uvula, External Approach
About ICD-10-PCS code 0CNNXZZ
ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0CNNXZZ: Release Uvula, External Approach. Table 0CN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Mouth and Throat body system. The approach used is External.
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
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
Adjacent Procedure Codes
Cross Reference
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- D89.83 - Cytokine release syndrome
- D89.831 - Cytokine release syndrome, grade 1
- D89.832 - Cytokine release syndrome, grade 2
- D89.833 - Cytokine release syndrome, grade 3
- D89.834 - Cytokine release syndrome, grade 4