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PCS Procedure

Detachment at Right Thumb, High, Open Approach

Detachment at Right Thumb, High, Open Approach

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities
Root Operation
Detachment

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Detachment

Cutting off all or a portion of the upper or lower extremities

The body part value is the site of the detachment, with a qualifier if applicable to further specify the level where the extremity was detached

Includes: Below knee amputation, disarticulation of shoulder

Approach · Approach
Open

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

Adjacent Procedure Codes