0WH101ZBillable procedure code

Insertion of Radioactive Element into Cranial Cavity, Open Approach

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

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0WH101Z: Insertion of Radioactive Element into Cranial Cavity, Open Approach. Table 0WH, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Anatomical Regions, General body system. The approach used is Open.

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What the code means

Insertion: root operation

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter

Open: approach

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