0HHT71ZBillable procedure code

Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

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

Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0HHT71Z, found in table 0HH, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Skin and Breast body system. Its root operation is Insertion. The approach used is Via Natural or Artificial Opening.

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What the code means

Insertion: root operation

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter

Via Natural or Artificial Opening: approach

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