0SGF0JZ

PCS Procedure

Fusion of Right Ankle Joint with Synth Sub, Open Approach

Fusion of Right Ankle Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0SGF0JZ

0SGF0JZ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fusion of Right Ankle Joint with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 0SG, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Lower Joints body system. Its root operation is Fusion. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Lower 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