0J940ZX

PCS Procedure

Drainage of Rt Neck Subcu/Fascia, Open Approach, Diagn

Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic

About ICD-10-PCS code 0J940ZX

In ICD-10-PCS, code 0J940ZX describes Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic. This procedure is listed in table 0J9, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Drainage. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

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

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Drainage

Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part

The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies

Includes: Thoracentesis, incision and drainage

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

Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Drainage Device, Open Approach

Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach

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