0RPRX5Z

PCS Procedure

Removal of Ext Fix from L Carpal Jt, Extern Approach

Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Carpal Joint, External Approach

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Upper Joints
Root Operation: Removal

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Removal

Taking out or off a device from a body part

If a device is taken out and a similar device put in without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane, the procedure is coded to the root operation CHANGE. Otherwise, the procedure for taking out a device is coded to the root operation REMOVAL

Includes: Drainage tube removal, cardiac pacemaker removal

Approach · Approach

External

Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane

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0RPRX4Z

Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Left Carpal Joint, External Approach

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