0T9DXZZ
PCS ProcedureDrainage of Urethra, External Approach
Drainage of Urethra, External Approach
About ICD-10-PCS code 0T9DXZZ
In ICD-10-PCS, code 0T9DXZZ describes Drainage of Urethra, External Approach. This procedure is listed in table 0T9, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Drainage. The approach used is External.
Procedure Details
- Section
- [0] Medical and Surgical
- Body System
- Urinary System
- Root Operation
- Drainage
Clinical Definitions
Root Operation · Operation
Drainage
Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part
The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies
Includes: Thoracentesis, incision and drainage
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
Adjacent Procedure Codes
Cross Reference
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- H04.22 - Epiphora due to insufficient drainage
- H04.223 - Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, bilateral
- Z98.2 - Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
- H04.221 - Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, right side
- H04.222 - Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, left side