0SN50ZZBillable procedure code

Release Sacrococcygeal Joint, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical·Lower Joints·Table 0SN·FY 2027

Release Sacrococcygeal Joint, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0SN50ZZ, found in table 0SN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Lower Joints body system. Its root operation is Release. The approach used is Open.

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What the code means

Release: root operation

Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force

Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out

Includes: Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release

Open: approach

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