0DNQXZZ
PCS ProcedureRelease Anus, External Approach
Release Anus, External Approach
ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0DNQXZZ: Release Anus, External Approach. Table 0DN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Gastrointestinal System body system. The approach used is External.
Procedure Details
- Section
- [0] Medical and Surgical
- Body System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Root Operation
- Release
Clinical Definitions
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
Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
Adjacent Procedure Codes
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Find medical diagnoses related to this procedure's intent.
- D89.83 - Cytokine release syndrome
- D89.831 - Cytokine release syndrome, grade 1
- D89.832 - Cytokine release syndrome, grade 2
- D89.833 - Cytokine release syndrome, grade 3
- D89.834 - Cytokine release syndrome, grade 4