0RGU04Z

PCS Procedure

Fusion of R Metacarpophal Jt with Int Fix, Open Approach

Fusion of Right Metacarpophalangeal Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0RGU04Z

0RGU04Z is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fusion of Right Metacarpophalangeal Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 0RG, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets 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 Metacarpophalangeal Joint with Sustained Compression Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach

Fusion of Right Metacarpophalangeal Joint with External Fixation Device, Open Approach

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