0D5J0Z3
PCS ProcedureDestruction of Appendix using LITT, Open Approach
Destruction of Appendix using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach
0D5J0Z3 is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Appendix using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 0D5, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Gastrointestinal System body system. Its root operation is Destruction. The approach used is Open.
Procedure Details
- Section
- [0] Medical and Surgical
- Body System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Root Operation
- Destruction
Clinical Definitions
Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent
None of the body part is physically taken out
Includes: Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
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