0K9B0ZZBillable procedure code

Drainage of Left Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical·Muscles·Table 0K9·FY 2027

Drainage of Left Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0K9B0ZZ, found in table 0K9, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Muscles body system. Its root operation is Drainage. The approach used is Open.

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What the code means

Drainage: root operation

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

Open: approach

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