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

0PHR - Thumb Phalanx, Right

  • 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
      • 0PHR04Z - Insertion of Int Fix into R Thumb Phalanx, Open Approach
    • External Fixation Device
      • 0PHR05Z - Insertion of Ext Fix into R Thumb Phalanx, 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
      • 0PHR34Z - Insertion of Int Fix into R Thumb Phalanx, Perc Approach
    • External Fixation Device
      • 0PHR35Z - Insertion of Ext Fix into R Thumb Phalanx, 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
      • 0PHR44Z - Insert of Int Fix into R Thumb Phalanx, Perc Endo Approach
    • External Fixation Device
      • 0PHR45Z - Insert of Ext Fix into R Thumb Phalanx, Perc Endo Approach