0JNK0ZZBillable procedure code
Release Left Hand Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia·Table 0JN·FY 2027
ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0JNK0ZZ: Release Left Hand Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach. Table 0JN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia body system. The approach used is Open.
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What the code means
Release: root operation
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
Open: approach
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure