0QHH0DZ

PCS Procedure

Insertion of Hybrid Ext Fix into L Tibia, Open Approach

Insertion of Hybrid External Fixation Device into Left Tibia, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0QHH0DZ

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0QHH0DZ: Insertion of Hybrid 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