ICD-10-PCS Code For Hand Bursa And Ligament: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0MB7 includes procedures performed to excise portions of bursae and ligaments in the hand. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion of a hand bursa or ligament is surgically removed without replacement to treat disease or injury. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0MB7 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Hand Bursa And Ligament Excision Procedure Overview
This procedure group includes excision of tissue from the hand bursae and ligaments, targeting the bursae and ligaments body system. Procedures involve cutting out or off a portion of a hand bursa or ligament without replacement to treat pathological conditions such as symptomatic bursitis or localized ligament pathology. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these excisions is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific operation and anatomical target that determine correct case mix and payment.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| M | Body System | Bursae and Ligaments |
| B | Operation | Excision |
| 7 | Body Part | Hand Bursa and Ligament, Right |