0RPS03Z

PCS Procedure

Remove Infusion Dev from R Carpometacarp Jt, Open

Removal of Infusion Device from Right Carpometacarpal Joint, Open 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

Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

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Y65.4 - Failure to introduce or to remove other tube or instrument

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