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0RPLX5Z

0RPLX5Z: Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Elbow Joint, External Approach

Billable / specific codeICD-10-PCS

CMS abbreviated title: Removal of Ext Fix from R Elbow Jt, Extern Approach

How 0RPLX5Z is built

Every ICD-10-PCS code is seven independent character positions. Each one is a separate decision, and the meaning of a character depends on the positions before it.

  1. 0SectionMedical and Surgical: What family of procedure this is
  2. RBody systemWhich system it acts on
  3. PRoot operationThe objective: the verb of the procedure
  4. LBody partThe specific site
  5. XApproachHow the site was reached
  6. 5DeviceWhat was left in place, if anything
  7. ZQualifierA further distinction where one applies

Codes near 0RPLX5Z

In CMS’s own ordering, which groups codes that differ by only the last character or two, usually the approach, device or qualifier.

  • 0RPL45ZRemoval of External Fixation Device from Right Elbow Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0RPL47ZRemoval of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Right Elbow Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0RPL48ZRemoval of Spacer from Right Elbow Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0RPL4JZRemoval of Synthetic Substitute from Right Elbow Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0RPL4KZRemoval of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Right Elbow Joint, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0RPLX0ZRemoval of Drainage Device from Right Elbow Joint, External Approach
  • 0RPLX3ZRemoval of Infusion Device from Right Elbow Joint, External Approach
  • 0RPLX4ZRemoval of Internal Fixation Device from Right Elbow Joint, External Approach
  • 0RPLX5ZRemoval of External Fixation Device from Right Elbow Joint, External Approach
  • 0RPM00ZRemoval of Drainage Device from Left Elbow Joint, Open Approach
  • 0RPM03ZRemoval of Infusion Device from Left Elbow Joint, Open Approach
  • 0RPM04ZRemoval of Internal Fixation Device from Left Elbow Joint, Open Approach
  • 0RPM05ZRemoval of External Fixation Device from Left Elbow Joint, Open Approach
  • 0RPM07ZRemoval of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Left Elbow Joint, Open Approach
  • 0RPM08ZRemoval of Spacer from Left Elbow Joint, Open Approach
  • 0RPM0JZRemoval of Synthetic Substitute from Left Elbow Joint, Open Approach
  • 0RPM0KZRemoval of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Left Elbow Joint, Open Approach
ICD-10-PCSFY2027