0HHWX1ZBillable procedure code

Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Nipple, External Approach

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

Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Nipple, External Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0HHWX1Z, 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 External.

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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

External: approach

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