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

0PS2 - Ribs, 3 or More

  • 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
      • 0PS204Z - Reposition 3 or More Ribs with Int Fix, Open Approach
    • No Device
      • 0PS20ZZ - Reposition 3 or More Ribs, 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
      • 0PS234Z - Reposition 3 or More Ribs with Int Fix, Perc Approach
    • No Device
      • 0PS23ZZ - Reposition 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous 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
      • 0PS244Z - Reposition 3 or More Ribs with Int Fix, Perc Endo Approach
    • No Device
      • 0PS24ZZ - Reposition 3 or More Ribs, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

  • 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
      • 0PS2XZZ - Reposition 3 or More Ribs, External Approach