0HHXX1Z Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Nipple, External Approach

Coding Notes

Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions

PCS Table

Section
0 Medical and Surgical
Body System
H Skin and Breast
Operation
H Insertion
Body Part Approach Device Qualifier
P Skin
X External
Y Other Device
Z No Qualifier
T Breast, Right
U Breast, Left
0 Open
3 Percutaneous
7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening
8 Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
1 Radioactive Element
N Tissue Expander
Y Other Device
Z No Qualifier
V Breast, Bilateral
0 Open
3 Percutaneous
7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening
8 Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
1 Radioactive Element
N Tissue Expander
Z No Qualifier
W Nipple, Right
X Nipple, Left
0 Open
3 Percutaneous
7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening
8 Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
1 Radioactive Element
N Tissue Expander
Z No Qualifier
W Nipple, Right
X Nipple, Left
X External
1 Radioactive Element
Z No Qualifier

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