ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  X = Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities

Root Operation:
  H = Insertion

Body Part:

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See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

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

0XH5 - Axilla, Left

• Open Approach

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

  • Radioactive Element
    • 0XH501Z - Insertion of Radioact Elem into L Axilla, Open Approach
  • Infusion Device
    • 0XH503Z - Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Axilla, Open Approach
  • Other Device
    • 0XH50YZ - Insertion of Other Device into Left Axilla, 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

  • Radioactive Element
    • 0XH531Z - Insertion of Radioact Elem into L Axilla, Perc Approach
  • Infusion Device
    • 0XH533Z - Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Axilla, Perc Approach
  • Other Device
    • 0XH53YZ - Insertion of Other Device into Left Axilla, Perc Approach

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• 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

  • Radioactive Element
    • 0XH541Z - Insertion of Radioact Elem into L Axilla, Perc Endo Approach
  • Infusion Device
    • 0XH543Z - Insertion of Infusion Dev into L Axilla, Perc Endo Approach
  • Other Device
    • 0XH54YZ - Insertion of Other Device into L Axilla, Perc Endo Approach