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

0SHG - Ankle Joint, Left

  • Open Approach

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

    • Infusion Device
      • 0SHG03Z - Insertion of Infusion Device into L Ankle Jt, Open Approach
    • Internal Fixation Device
      • 0SHG04Z - Insertion of Int Fix into L Ankle Jt, Open Approach
    • External Fixation Device
      • 0SHG05Z - Insertion of Ext Fix into L Ankle Jt, Open Approach
    • Spacer
      • 0SHG08Z - Insertion of Spacer into Left Ankle Joint, 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

    • Infusion Device
      • 0SHG33Z - Insertion of Infusion Device into L Ankle Jt, Perc Approach
    • Internal Fixation Device
      • 0SHG34Z - Insertion of Int Fix into L Ankle Jt, Perc Approach
    • External Fixation Device
      • 0SHG35Z - Insertion of Ext Fix into L Ankle Jt, Perc Approach
    • Spacer
      • 0SHG38Z - Insertion of Spacer into Left Ankle Joint, 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

    • Infusion Device
      • 0SHG43Z - Insert of Infusion Dev into L Ankle Jt, Perc Endo Approach
    • Internal Fixation Device
      • 0SHG44Z - Insertion of Int Fix into L Ankle Jt, Perc Endo Approach
    • External Fixation Device
      • 0SHG45Z - Insertion of Ext Fix into L Ankle Jt, Perc Endo Approach
    • Spacer
      • 0SHG48Z - Insertion of Spacer into L Ankle Jt, Perc Endo Approach