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0RPM05Z

0RPM05Z: Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Elbow Joint, Open Approach

Billable / specific codeICD-10-PCS

CMS abbreviated title: Removal of Ext Fix from L Elbow Jt, Open Approach

How 0RPM05Z 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. MBody partThe specific site
  5. 0ApproachHow the site was reached
  6. 5DeviceWhat was left in place, if anything
  7. ZQualifierA further distinction where one applies

Codes near 0RPM05Z

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

  • 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
  • 0RPM30ZRemoval of Drainage Device from Left Elbow Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0RPM33ZRemoval of Infusion Device from Left Elbow Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0RPM34ZRemoval of Internal Fixation Device from Left Elbow Joint, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0RPM35ZRemoval of External Fixation Device from Left Elbow Joint, Percutaneous Approach
ICD-10-PCSFY2027