0QHD05Z – Insertion of External Fixation Device into Right Patella, Open Approach
Coding Notes
Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
PCS Table
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Section
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Medical and Surgical
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Body System
Q
Lower Bones
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Operation
H
Insertion
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| Body Part | Approach | Device | Qualifier |
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0
Lumbar Vertebra
1
Sacrum
2
Pelvic Bone, Right
3
Pelvic Bone, Left
4
Acetabulum, Right
5
Acetabulum, Left
D
Patella, Right
F
Patella, Left
L
Tarsal, Right
M
Tarsal, Left
N
Metatarsal, Right
P
Metatarsal, Left
Q
Toe Phalanx, Right
R
Toe Phalanx, Left
S
Coccyx
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0
Open
3
Percutaneous
4
Percutaneous Endoscopic
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4
Internal Fixation Device
5
External Fixation Device
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Z
No Qualifier
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6
Upper Femur, Right
7
Upper Femur, Left
B
Lower Femur, Right
C
Lower Femur, Left
J
Fibula, Right
K
Fibula, Left
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0
Open
3
Percutaneous
4
Percutaneous Endoscopic
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4
Internal Fixation Device
5
External Fixation Device
6
Internal Fixation Device, Intramedullary
8
External Fixation Device, Limb Lengthening
B
External Fixation Device, Monoplanar
C
External Fixation Device, Ring
D
External Fixation Device, Hybrid
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Z
No Qualifier
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8
Femoral Shaft, Right
9
Femoral Shaft, Left
G
Tibia, Right
H
Tibia, Left
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0
Open
3
Percutaneous
4
Percutaneous Endoscopic
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4
Internal Fixation Device
5
External Fixation Device
6
Internal Fixation Device, Intramedullary
7
Internal Fixation Device, Intramedullary Limb Lengthening
8
External Fixation Device, Limb Lengthening
B
External Fixation Device, Monoplanar
C
External Fixation Device, Ring
D
External Fixation Device, Hybrid
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Z
No Qualifier
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Y
Lower Bone
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0
Open
3
Percutaneous
4
Percutaneous Endoscopic
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M
Bone Growth Stimulator
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Z
No Qualifier
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GEM Conversion to ICD-9 PCS
Fs: 10000
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Application of external fixator device, patella