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ICD 10 Code 0RNPXZZ

Release Left Wrist Joint, External Approach

0RNPXZZ is a valid billable ICD-10 procedure code for Release Left Wrist Joint, External Approach. It is found in the 2025 version of the ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (PCS) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025.

Release involves:
Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force. Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out

External approach involves:
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

Release includes:

  • Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release

Wrist Joint, Left body part includes:

  • Distal radioulnar joint
  • Radiocarpal joint

ICD-10-PCS code structure for 0RNPXZZ — See Table View

1: Section 0 Medical and Surgical
2: Body System R Upper Joints
3: Root Operation N Release
4: Body Part P Wrist Joint, Left
5: Approach X External
6: Device Z No Device
7: Qualifier Z No Qualifier

See also

  • The ICD-10-PCS Index of common procedure terms.
  • Medical and Surgical terms in the ICD-10-PCS Definitions table. These definitions may also provide additional explanation and/or examples within this section.
  • The ICD-10-PCS Device Aggregation Table containing entries that correlate a specific ICD-10-PCS device value with a general device value to be used in tables containing only general device values.