0W9C003Billable procedure code

Drainage of Mediastinum with Drainage Device, Active Mechanical Clearance, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical·Anatomical Regions, General·Table 0W9·FY 2027

Drainage of Mediastinum with Drainage Device, Active Mechanical Clearance, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0W9C003, found in table 0W9, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Anatomical Regions, General body system. Its root operation is Drainage. The approach used is Open.

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What the code means

Drainage: root operation

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

Open: approach

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