0JNLXZZ

PCS Procedure

Release R Up Leg Subcu/Fascia, Extern Approach

Release Right Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0JNLXZZ

0JNLXZZ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Right Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach. It belongs to PCS table 0JN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia body system. Its root operation is Release. The approach used is External.

Procedure Details

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