0WCCXZZ

PCS Procedure

Extirpation of Matter from Mediastinum, External Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0WCCXZZ

In ICD-10-PCS, code 0WCCXZZ describes Extirpation of Matter from Mediastinum, External Approach. This procedure is listed in table 0WC, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Extirpation. The approach used is External.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Anatomical Regions, General
Root Operation: Extirpation

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Extirpation

Taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part

The solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body; it may be imbedded in a body part or in the lumen of a tubular body part. The solid matter may or may not have been previously broken into pieces

Includes: Thrombectomy, choledocholithotomy

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

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