0H9X70ZBillable procedure code

Drainage of Left Nipple with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

Medical and Surgical·Skin and Breast·Table 0H9·FY 2027

Drainage of Left Nipple with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0H9X70Z, found in table 0H9, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Skin and Breast body system. Its root operation is Drainage. The approach used is Via Natural or Artificial Opening.

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What the code means

Drainage: root operation

Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part

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

Includes: Thoracentesis, incision and drainage

Via Natural or Artificial Opening: approach

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure