0MN40ZZ

PCS Procedure

Release Left Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach

Release Left Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0MN40ZZ

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0MN40ZZ: Release Left Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach. Table 0MN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Bursae and Ligaments body system. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Bursae and Ligaments
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

Open

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

Adjacent Procedure Codes

Release Right Elbow Bursa and Ligament, External Approach

Release Left Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach

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