Release Anus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
Medical and Surgical·Gastrointestinal System·Table 0DN·FY 2027
Release Anus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0DNQ7ZZ, found in table 0DN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Gastrointestinal System 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