0NNX0ZZ

PCS Procedure

Release Hyoid Bone, Open Approach

Release Hyoid Bone, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0NNX0ZZ

0NNX0ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Hyoid Bone, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 0NN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Head and Facial Bones body system. Its root operation is Release. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Head and Facial Bones
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