0RG10AJ

PCS Procedure

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

Fusion of Cervical Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0RG10AJ

In ICD-10-PCS, code 0RG10AJ describes Fusion of Cervical Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Posterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach. This procedure is listed in table 0RG, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). 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 Cervical Vertebral Joint with Interbody Fusion Device, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach

Fusion of Cervical Vertebral Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Anterior Approach, Anterior Column, Open Approach

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