ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  H = Skin and Breast

Root Operation:
  C = Extirpation

Body Part:

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See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

0HCX - Nipple, Left

• Open Approach

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

  • No Device
    • 0HCX0ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Left Nipple, Open Approach

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• Percutaneous Approach

  Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure

  • No Device
    • 0HCX3ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Left Nipple, Perc Approach

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• Via Natural or Artificial Opening Approach

  Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

  • No Device
    • 0HCX7ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Left Nipple, Via Opening

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• Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach

  Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

  • No Device
    • 0HCX8ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Left Nipple, Endo

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• 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

  • No Device
    • 0HCXXZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Left Nipple, External Approach