Fusion of Cervical Vertebral Joint with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Posterior Approach, Posterior Column, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Upper Joints·Table 0RG·FY 2027
Fusion of Cervical Vertebral Joint with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Posterior Approach, Posterior Column, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0RG10K1, found in table 0RG, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Upper Joints body system. Its root operation is Fusion. The approach used is Open.
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What the code means
Fusion: root operation
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
Open: approach
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure