0MNPXZZ

PCS Procedure

Release Left Knee Bursa and Ligament, External Approach

Release Left Knee Bursa and Ligament, External Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0MNPXZZ

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0MNPXZZ: Release Left Knee Bursa and Ligament, External 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 External.

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
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