0QHK05Z

PCS Procedure

Insertion of Ext Fix into L Fibula, Open Approach

Insertion of External Fixation Device into Left Fibula, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0QHK05Z

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0QHK05Z: Insertion of External Fixation Device into Left Fibula, 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

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Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Left Fibula, Open Approach

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