Revision of External Fixation Device in Left Upper Femur, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Lower Bones·Table 0QW·FY 2027
Revision of External Fixation Device in Left Upper Femur, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0QW705Z, found in table 0QW, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Lower Bones body system. Its root operation is Revision. The approach used is Open.
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What the code means
Revision: root operation
Correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device
Revision can include correcting a malfunctioning or displaced device by taking out or putting in components of the device such as a screw or pin
Includes: Adjustment of position of pacemaker lead, recementing of hip prosthesis
Open: approach
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure