0SHD05Z

PCS Procedure

Insertion of Ext Fix into L Knee Jt, Open Approach

Insertion of External Fixation Device into Left Knee Joint, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0SHD05Z

Insertion of External Fixation Device into Left Knee Joint, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0SHD05Z, found in table 0SH, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Lower Joints body system. Its root operation is Insertion. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Lower Joints
Root Operation: Insertion

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Insertion

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter

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

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0SHD04Z

Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Left Knee Joint, Open Approach

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0SHD08Z

Insertion of Spacer into Left Knee Joint, Open Approach

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