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PCS Procedure

Destruction of L Low Arm Subcu/Fascia, Open Approach

Destruction of Left Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
Root Operation
Destruction

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Destruction

Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent

None of the body part is physically taken out

Includes: Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion

Approach · Approach
Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

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