Extraction of Rectum, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, Diagnostic
Medical and Surgical·Gastrointestinal System·Table 0DD·FY 2027
Extraction of Rectum, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, Diagnostic corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0DDP8ZX, found in table 0DD, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Gastrointestinal System body system. Its root operation is Extraction. The approach used is Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic.
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What the code means
Extraction: root operation
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
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