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0QHC0CZ

PCS Procedure

Insertion of Ring Ext Fix into L Low Femur, Open Approach

Insertion of Ring External Fixation Device into Left Lower Femur, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0QHC0CZ

In ICD-10-PCS, code 0QHC0CZ describes Insertion of Ring External Fixation Device into Left Lower Femur, Open Approach. This procedure is listed in table 0QH, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Insertion. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Lower Bones
Root Operation
Insertion

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Insertion

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter

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

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0QHC0BZ
Insertion of Monoplanar External Fixation Device into Left Lower Femur, Open Approach
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0QHC0DZ
Insertion of Hybrid External Fixation Device into Left Lower Femur, Open Approach

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