0UNF0ZZBillable procedure code

Release Cul-de-sac, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical·Female Reproductive System·Table 0UN·FY 2027

In ICD-10-PCS, code 0UNF0ZZ describes Release Cul-de-sac, Open Approach. This procedure is listed in table 0UN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). 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