Reposition Right Patella with External Fixation Device, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Lower Bones·Table 0QS·FY 2027
ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0QSD05Z: Reposition Right Patella with External Fixation Device, Open Approach. Table 0QS, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Lower Bones body system. The approach used is Open.
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What the code means
Reposition: root operation
Moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part
The body part is moved to a new location from an abnormal location, or from a normal location where it is not functioning correctly. The body part may or may not be cut out or off to be moved to the new location
Includes: Reposition of undescended testicle, fracture reduction
Open: approach
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure