0W020KZBillable procedure code

Alteration of Face with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical·Anatomical Regions, General·Table 0W0·FY 2027

Alteration of Face with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0W020KZ, found in table 0W0, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Anatomical Regions, General body system. Its root operation is Alteration. The approach used is Open.

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What the code means

Alteration: root operation

Modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part

Principal purpose is to improve appearance

Includes: Face lift, breast augmentation

Open: approach

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