0J5P0ZZ

PCS Procedure

Destruction of L Low Leg Subcu/Fascia, Open Approach

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

About ICD-10-PCS code 0J5P0ZZ

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0J5P0ZZ: Destruction of Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach. Table 0J5, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia body system. The approach used is Open.

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

Adjacent Procedure Codes

Destruction of Right Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

Destruction of Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

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