0RGM03Z

PCS Procedure

Fusion L Elbow Jt w Int Fix Sustn Comprs, Open

Fusion of Left Elbow Joint with Sustained Compression Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0RGM03Z

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0RGM03Z: Fusion of Left Elbow Joint with Sustained Compression Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach. Table 0RG, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Upper Joints body system. 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 Right Elbow Joint with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

Fusion of Left Elbow Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach

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