Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Left Glenoid Cavity, External Approach
Medical and Surgical·Upper Bones·Table 0PP·FY 2027
Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Left Glenoid Cavity, External Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0PP8X4Z, found in table 0PP, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Upper Bones body system. Its root operation is Removal. The approach used is External.
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What the code means
Removal: root operation
Taking out or off a device from a body part
If a device is taken out and a similar device put in without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane, the procedure is coded to the root operation CHANGE. Otherwise, the procedure for taking out a device is coded to the root operation REMOVAL
Includes: Drainage tube removal, cardiac pacemaker removal
External: approach
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
Nearby codes in table 0PP
Diagnosis codes mentioning “removal”
- Z98.85 Transplanted organ removal status
- Z48.02 Encounter for removal of sutures
- Z40.01 Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast
- Z98.86 Personal history of breast implant removal
- Z30.432 Encounter for removal of intrauterine contraceptive device