0Y9N0ZX

PCS Procedure

Drainage of Left Foot, Open Approach, Diagnostic

Drainage of Left Foot, Open Approach, Diagnostic

About ICD-10-PCS code 0Y9N0ZX

Drainage of Left Foot, Open Approach, Diagnostic corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0Y9N0ZX, found in table 0Y9, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities body system. Its root operation is Drainage. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities
Root Operation
Drainage

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Drainage

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

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