0RG00AJ

PCS Procedure

Fusion Occip Jt w Intbd Fus Dev, Post Appr A Col, Open

Fusion of Occipital-cervical Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0RG00AJ

0RG00AJ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fusion of Occipital-cervical Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 0RG, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Upper Joints body system. Its root operation is Fusion. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Upper Joints
Root Operation: Fusion

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Fusion

Joining together portions of an articular body part rendering the articular body part immobile

The body part is joined together by fixation device, bone graft, or other means

Includes: Spinal fusion, ankle arthrodesis

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

Fusion of Occipital-cervical Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach

Fusion of Occipital-cervical Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach

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