0RGE0JZ

PCS Procedure

Fusion of R Sternoclav Jt with Synth Sub, Open Approach

Fusion of Right Sternoclavicular Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0RGE0JZ

Fusion of Right Sternoclavicular Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0RGE0JZ, 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.

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