Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Lower Extremity, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities·Table 0YH·FY 2027
Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Lower Extremity, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0YHB01Z, found in table 0YH, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities body system. Its root operation is Insertion. 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
Nearby codes in table 0YH
Diagnosis codes mentioning “insertion”
- O43.12 Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord
- O43.121 Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord, first trimester
- O43.122 Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord, second trimester
- O43.123 Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord, third trimester
- O43.129 Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord, unspecified trimester