Release Epiglottis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
Medical and Surgical·Mouth and Throat·Table 0CN·FY 2027
Release Epiglottis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0CNR7ZZ, 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.
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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: approach
Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure