0QHH08Z

PCS Procedure

Insertion of Limb Length Dev into L Tibia, Open Approach

Insertion of Limb Lengthening External Fixation Device into Left Tibia, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0QHH08Z

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0QHH08Z: Insertion of Limb Lengthening External Fixation Device into Left Tibia, Open Approach. Table 0QH, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Lower Bones body system. 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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0QHH07Z

Insertion of Intramedullary Limb Lengthening Internal Fixation Device into Left Tibia, Open Approach

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