0DDJ4ZX

PCS Procedure

Extraction of Appendix, Perc Endo Approach, Diagn

Extraction of Appendix, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic

About ICD-10-PCS code 0DDJ4ZX

0DDJ4ZX is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extraction of Appendix, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic. It belongs to PCS table 0DD, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Gastrointestinal System body system. Its root operation is Extraction. The approach used is Percutaneous Endoscopic.

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Gastrointestinal System
Root Operation
Extraction

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Extraction

Pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force

The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify extraction procedures that are biopsies

Includes: Dilation and curettage, vein stripping

Approach · Approach
Percutaneous Endoscopic

Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

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