0RGT03Z

PCS Procedure

Fusion L Carpometacarp Jt w Int Fix Sustn Comprs, Open

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

About ICD-10-PCS code 0RGT03Z

Fusion of Left Carpometacarpal Joint with Sustained Compression Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0RGT03Z, 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

Fusion of Right Carpometacarpal Joint with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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

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