Destruction of Brain using Focused Ultrasound Therapy, External Approach, New Technology Group 11
New Technology·Nervous System·Table X05·FY 2027
Destruction of Brain using Focused Ultrasound Therapy, External Approach, New Technology Group 11 corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code X053X4B, found in table X05, part of Section X (New Technology). It applies to the Nervous System body system. Its root operation is Destruction. The approach used is External.
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What the code means
Destruction: root operation
Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent
None of the body part is physically taken out
Includes: Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion
External: approach
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