0NNJ0ZZBillable procedure code

Release Left Lacrimal Bone, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical·Head and Facial Bones·Table 0NN·FY 2027

Release Left Lacrimal Bone, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0NNJ0ZZ, found in table 0NN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Head and Facial Bones body system. Its root operation is Release. 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