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

0PHQ - Metacarpal, Left

  • Open Approach

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

    • Internal Fixation Device
      • 0PHQ04Z - Insertion of Int Fix into L Metacarpal, Open Approach
    • External Fixation Device
      • 0PHQ05Z - Insertion of Ext Fix into L Metacarpal, Open Approach

  • 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

    • Internal Fixation Device
      • 0PHQ34Z - Insertion of Int Fix into L Metacarpal, Perc Approach
    • External Fixation Device
      • 0PHQ35Z - Insertion of Ext Fix into L Metacarpal, Perc Approach

  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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

    • Internal Fixation Device
      • 0PHQ44Z - Insertion of Int Fix into L Metacarpal, Perc Endo Approach
    • External Fixation Device
      • 0PHQ45Z - Insertion of Ext Fix into L Metacarpal, Perc Endo Approach