0HN0XZZ

PCS Procedure

Release Scalp Skin, External Approach

Release Scalp Skin, External Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0HN0XZZ

Release Scalp Skin, External Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0HN0XZZ, found in table 0HN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Skin and Breast body system. Its root operation is Release. The approach used is External.

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Skin and Breast
Root Operation
Release

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Release

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

Approach · Approach
External

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